Reviews tagging 'Racism'

It's Not About the Burqa: Muslim Women on Faith, Feminism, Sexuality and Race by Mariam Khan

16 reviews

kleine_elster_'s review

informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Racism, Islamophobia, Misogyny, and Toxic relationship

scarroll178's review against another edition

informative reflective medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Xenophobia, Sexism, and Racism

lucyeanderson's review against another edition

informative reflective fast-paced

4.0

a really important collection of essays from an empowering group of muslim women that showcase the myriad of different experiences faced in modern day society. a really important book that exposed me to a lot of narratives that were previously unknown to me. 4/5 should be required reading for everyone. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, and Islamophobia

zsuzsireads's review

emotional funny hopeful informative reflective fast-paced

4.5

A much-needed space for a diverse range of Muslim women to share their experiences and views. An ode to the power of stories, conversations and creating spaces for expression. I learnt something new from each essay, utterly brilliant. Great editing. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Islamophobia and Racism

Moderate: Sexism

Minor: Suicide attempt and Self harm

anniereads221's review against another edition

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Islamophobia, Sexism, Racism, Xenophobia, and Misogyny

elysephone_escapes's review against another edition

informative reflective medium-paced

4.0

Finally finished this audiobook, as well as gained a paperback of it completely by chance along the way, ready for me to go back and reread with a pencil in hand. Very glad I read, found some gems that could be applied to anyone regardless of religion, gender, race, beliefs etc.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Islamophobia, Xenophobia, and Racism

vaniavela's review against another edition

informative reflective medium-paced

5.0

It's Not About the Burqua shows the diversity of Muslim women. 

Most of the stories were engaging and while some were not as compelling, they were still interesting.

I don't usually review non-fiction books, but this was an eye-opening read on complex issues such as feminism, love, marriage and sexuality. 

I think this book should be widely read. That said, I am not a muslamen reviewer, so I encourage you all to read own-voices reviews, as they know more than I do.

TW: islamophobia, racism, colorism, classism, misogyny, misogynior, suicidal thoughts, anxiety/panic attacks, mentions of rape, homophobia, abuse, gaslighting.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Classism, and Islamophobia

Moderate: Misogyny, Suicidal thoughts, and Panic attacks/disorders

Minor: Rape, Gaslighting, Homophobia, and Emotional abuse

taleofabibliophile's review against another edition

challenging informative reflective tense medium-paced

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, Racism, Religious bigotry, Cursing, Racial slurs, Gaslighting, Islamophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, and Homophobia

Moderate: Infidelity, Suicidal thoughts, Alcohol, Emotional abuse, and Pregnancy

Minor: Self harm, Suicide attempt, Ableism, Blood, and Abortion

CW: one mention of Harry Potter

eib_21's review against another edition

emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual harassment, Suicidal thoughts, Mental illness, Religious bigotry, Islamophobia, Colonisation, Self harm, Xenophobia, Toxic relationship, Sexism, and Racism

tlaynejones's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

5.0

I loved this book. I found the blend of personal stories, information, and the feminist perspective completely engaging. The authors are from many different countries and cultures, and their experiences were so personal and unique. If you want to lose yourself in fierce, funny, tender, sad, resilient, informative and affirming stories from a diverse group of feminists please read this. It’s wonderful.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism, Islamophobia, and Racism

Moderate: Gaslighting