by Sonora Jha
First published 2021
Sonora Jha chronicles her experience raising a feminist son as a single immigrant woman of color in America. The book combines personal narrative with research-backed guidance on the challenges parents face when raising boys. Jha draws from her expertise as a journalism professor who specializes in social justice movements and social media to examine how boys receive problematic messages from media, family members, and broader culture. She incorporates conversations with psychologists, parenting experts, and other families to build her framework. The book covers practical topics like teaching consent and countering harmful cultural influences. Through her own parenting journey and extensive research, Jha provides concrete strategies for parents who want to raise the next generation of men with feminist values. The work offers both personal insight and actionable advice for tackling the significant work required to guide boys toward becoming better men.
Genres: gender-studies, feminism, parenting, social-justice
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: personal-narrative, research-based
Setting: America
Period: 21st-century
304 pages · Paperback · Sasquatch Books