The first wave of feminist activities had hit mainly the developed western countries in the 19 th century. The basic concern of the feminists is to secure equal political, social and economic rights for women and to do away with disparity based on sex. The movements were mainly based on equal rights for women and to help them find an equal standing in the society. They raised their voice together and fought for their rights to get rid of the age-old stigma of women being inferior. The movement had many outlines there were on-street rallies and agitations, human rights campaign at all level addressing various issues and most important of them were the literature, university programs and moral philosophies which took a prominent part in shaping up the whole movement. The non- fiction books of feminism have played a major role in this agitations and struggles. The Feminist non-fiction books mostly deals with the feminist theories and their criticism.
Feminism over the time has become integral part of art, culture and study program. Books, magazines and films regarding feminism have a global appeal to it. The Feminist non-fiction books are the reflection of the thoughts and researches, which are taking place around the world. The disciplines of these researches are wide, from economy to history, from politics to science.
Some of the feminist non-fiction books and their authors are:
• Global Feminisms: New Directions in Contemporary Art by Maura Reilly and Linda Nochlin
• Feminism without Borders: Decolonizing Theory, Practicing Solidarity by Chandra Talpade
• Full Frontal Feminism: A Young Woman's Guide to Why Feminism Matters by Jessica Valenti
• Feminism Is for Everybody: Passionate Politics by bell hooks
• Art and Feminism by Helena Reckitt
• Feminism in Our Time: The Essential Writings, World War II to the Present by Miriam Schneir
• Who Stole Feminism?:How Women Have Betrayed Women by Christina Hoff-Sommers
• Feminism: The Essential Historical Writings by Miriam Schneir
To know more about the feminism and its effect on contemporary world the Feminist non-fiction books should be consulted.
