Taking a stand against sexism and sex discrimination
Trudy J. Hanmer
Taking a stand against sexism and sex discrimination
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Trudy J. Hanmer
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Have you ever wondered why girls and boys haven't always been treated the same? Imagine a time when women had to fight just to be heard, valued, and respected. What challenges did they face, and how did they take a stand to change the world?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book explores the history and ongoing issues of sexism and sex discrimination in the United States, presenting the origins and evolution of the women's rights movement. Appropriate for children ages 9-12, it offers a thoughtful look at feminism and the struggles women have faced at home, in the workplace, and within the justice system. The content is presented in a way that is accessible for middle-grade readers, with no graphic material.
Why we rated Taking a stand against sexism and sex discrimination 9MS
Taking a stand against sexism and sex discrimination is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 142 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Taking a stand against sexism and sex discrimination works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Taking a stand against sexism and sex discrimination as 9MS ("Moderate — Social") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. The strongest signals come from social complexity — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Taking a stand against sexism and sex discrimination explores feminism, sexism, women's rights, social justice, and history — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about feminism, sexism, women's rights.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9MS — Moderate — SocialLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0531109623
- Pages
- 142
- Publisher
- Franklin Watts
- Published
- 1990
- Type
- Fiction