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I'm annoyed at myself that I discovered some issue that POC face everyday that I wasn't aware of but at the same time it was the point of reading this book.

Reading this book was a humbling experience, as I had no clue about many of the attitudes and behaviors that Beck critiques. However, rather than leaving me feeling helpless or defensive, the book left me feeling motivated to do better.

One thing that struck me about this book is how well it pairs with other feminist texts, such as Roxane Gay's "Bad Feminist". I feel like reading these two books together helped me to get a more complete picture of the issues facing women today and the ways in which we can work to make feminism more inclusive and intersectional.

Overall, I would highly recommend "White Feminism" to anyone interested in feminist theory, social justice, or simply looking to broaden their perspective. While it may be uncomfortable at times, I believe that this book is an important read for anyone who wants to be a better ally and advocate for women of all races and backgrounds.

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i would recommend reading White Tears Brown Scars before reading this book. i feel like i learned much more from that book, it is much more concentrated, focused, and to the point. it also goes more into the history of white women's role in upholding racism.

that is not to say that this book is a complete waste of time, but there are many other books on feminism and anti racism that i would read first.

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