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It is engaging and accessible, distilling the highest level of knowledge into fascinating but concise entries. \u003ci\u003eThis Is Not A Feminism Textbook\u003c\/i\u003e offers a clear, straightforward overview of key feminist debates and concerns ranging from motherhood, home, work and family to media, technology, and medicine. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book is a must-read for everyone who is curious about the sex\/gender distinction, and the relation between gender and other aspects of identity; and it tackles plenty more questions along the way. Are smart homes really smart? Will technology save the world? What does class have to do with feminism? And what does 'intersectionality' actually mean? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe work of feminism to help create a more just and equal society is not yet done. 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