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Why our children need feminism

TNN | Last updated on - Jan 8, 2019, 12:29 IST
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Why our kids need feminism

In a world where men refrain from using the term ‘Feminism’ as a conscious effort, a wide section of women, too, have been brainwashed by the patriarchy into believing the word to have diabolical connotations. The very basis of education exhibits a non-linear misogynist perspective. The foundation thus requires a thorough veneering by sensitizing young minds into a radical discourse teaching them that the world is a better place when girls are equal to boys. Time and again, phenomenal books have been written for children that affront the need for ascribed roles of gender. We list out some of the most important books we must read out to little boys and girls, the torch-bearers to a world where one day, no one knows the existence of a ‘weaker sex’.
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The Paper Bag Princess by Robert Munsch

Princess Elizabeth is engaged to marry her prince, who she must rescue from a dragon. But the prince seems ungrateful.
(Image credit: Annick Press)
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Rosie Revere, Engineer by Andrea Beaty

Young Rosie is shy and loves to invent stuff. She hides away her creations but eventually learns that quitting means failing.
(Image credit: Abrams Books)
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A Is For Activist

Both men and women can be feminists. This fun alphabet book shares ways people can change the world and the letter F is represented by feminism.
(Image: aisforactivist.com)
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Grace For President by Kelly DiPucchio

There cannot be a better time for a child to know women can rule in the political scenario. The tiles says it all.
(Image credit: Hyperion Books)
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Girls Are Not Chicks Coloring Book by Jacinta Bunnell and Julie Novak

The book aims to trash the pervasive gender stereotypes.
(Image credit: PM Press)
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Madeline by Ludwig Bemelmans

The classic French series tells the story of young Madeline and her daunting little adventures of her daily life in the city.
(Image credit: Puffin Books)
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Me...Jane by Partcik McDonnell

Little Jane wants to dedicate her life to the welfare of animals, which one day, becomes true. Here’s a true role model for your little girl.
(Image credit: Hachette Book Group)
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The Princess in Black by Shannon Hale and Dean Hale

Princess Magnolia’s alter ego, the Princess in Black, is a fierce neighbourhood superhero set off to save her state when the monster alarm goes off.
(Image credit: Candlewick)
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Not All Pincesses Dress in Pink by Jane Yolen and Heidi Elisabet Yole Stemple

The book deals with the misconstrued theory that feminists cannot be princesses and conveys the young reader that she can be whatever she wants which is indeed the essence of feminism.
(Image credit: Simon and Schuster)
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100 Women Who Made History

From scientists to artists to political figures, the encyclopedic book engages the young child to idolize real women who left distinguishing marks in the betterment of the society.
(Image credit: DK Books)

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