Brave explores young women's issues and activism globally, based on hundreds of interviews—some videotaped, and more than 4,000 surveys from 88 countries. What makes Brave unique is its global rather than regional reach and its rare inclusion of many young women's voices. The book includes popular cultural references and feminists' critiques of the economic and political system. Volume 1 is about global issues and Volume 2 is about regional activism. Discussion questions and activities end each of the five chapters. Chapter titles are: The Future is Female, Global Desire for Equality, Global Status of Young Women, Consumerism Targets "Girl Power," Global Media Both Helps and Inhibits Girls.
Finally, we hear the authentic voices of young women from around the globe. Listen --- they are the future. Encompassing views from traditional to radical, Brave… is a work unlike any other in the field of women’s studies. Rigorously researched, and including input from young women everywhere, it is a work not to be ignored.