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Feminism is a word that is stock-full of implications, and has many misconceptions. Full Frontal Feminism by Jessica Valenti attempts to give a broad overview of what feminism is, and how you should feel about it (hint: it’s positively). The book is directed primarily towards the younger generation, and talks about a variety of issues relevant to the feminist movement today and in history. The weaknesses of the book include the casual writing, the assumptions Valenti makes, and the contradictory statements that are consistently made. The strengths include providing an entertaining, broad overview of feminism, and discussing ways to contribute to gender equality. Overall, the book is more likely to be a positive experience for high-schoolers that identify as women then college-aged individuals looking for a critical analysis of issues society faces in regards to gender inequality. The defining weakness I found throughout the entire book, was Jessica Valenti’s insistence in talking in forced “teen speak” and the abundance of unnecessary profanity. It is hard to focus on important feminist issues when the author is complaining about her childhood enemies and how that one boy did not like her because of her nose. While it may work for some readers, it was so casual that it seemed more like a blog post then an educational book. There are many ways to keep a book fun and informal without losing credibility and failing to make readers think critically. It seemed as though she purposely dumbed-down her language in order to seem more accessible to young feminists, which in turn actually harmed the arguments that she was making. For example, in her most serious chapter, “The Blame (and Shame) Game”, she still uses made-up words like “fuck... ... middle of paper ... ...ortant issues. Admittedly, this writing may engage some readers, but did not do so for me. She also makes many generalizations throughout the book, narrowing her audience substantially, and makes many contradictory statements that take focus away from more important issues. She does, however, have some very good points; they are just obscured with the negatives above. Overall, if you have the exact same opinions as Jessica Valenti and identify as a woman, Full Frontal Feminism could definitely improve your view of feminism, but if not then it may have a negative impact on readers view of feminism. Works Cited Shaw, Susan M., and Janet Lee. Women's Voices, Feminist Visions: Classic and Contemporary Readings. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2012. Print. Valenti, Jessica. Full Frontal Feminism: A Young Woman's Guide to Why Feminism Matters. Emeryville, CA: Seal, 2007. Print.