lllkilli's review against another edition
3.0
I found the writing repetitive and the points (both factual/historical and the overall message) to be basic entry-level type information that anyone who has heard of feminism has already encountered. While I admire the desire to have women break free from patriarchy, there is very little in way of instruction. Violence is listed as a necessary sin, but the book focuses on the violence used against women, and how when women strike back (in self defense) they are punished.
Lust is a necessary sin- women should be able to have sex with without shame with whichever consenting adult they please. But little mentioned about how our culture over-sexualizes women and girls, subtly forcing them into acts they are not ready for. How are women supposed to figure out what the most liberating kind of sex is in such a culture. It seems both sides have an idea of the correct way for women to behave.
Overall, a short read that covers some basic information about the oppression women face. Okay for an introduction.
Lust is a necessary sin- women should be able to have sex with without shame with whichever consenting adult they please. But little mentioned about how our culture over-sexualizes women and girls, subtly forcing them into acts they are not ready for. How are women supposed to figure out what the most liberating kind of sex is in such a culture. It seems both sides have an idea of the correct way for women to behave.
Overall, a short read that covers some basic information about the oppression women face. Okay for an introduction.
paumq's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
3.75
I was frustrated continuously throughout the book. I understand how deep the muslim and colored women fight is, but found that she talked about the #NiUnaMenos movement across Latin America as only an abortion movement (which is clearly not, though we have fought intensely for abortion rights).
Another thing was the continuous bash against white women being a tool to patriarchy. I understand they might have a different fight but it is not about making them the enemy but rather learning what is that they do not know and teach them what feminismo really is.
Another thing was the continuous bash against white women being a tool to patriarchy. I understand they might have a different fight but it is not about making them the enemy but rather learning what is that they do not know and teach them what feminismo really is.
alyssa_s10's review against another edition
informative
medium-paced
4.0
Pretty good intro book into feminism.
geminigemclem's review against another edition
challenging
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
3.5
frombethanysbookshelf's review against another edition
5.0
Genre: Non-Fiction | Memoir | Feminist Literature
Release Date: 17th September 2019
Publisher: Beacon Press
"This book is not the place where you will hear the reasonable argument that patriarchy is bad for men and boys too. It is indeed ... I refuse to focus on and will not plead with those who benefit from my opression to join a fight against a centuries-long systemic opression that not only hurts women and girls but all who deviate from the templace of heterosexual, conservative and mostly, rich men, but kills them."
It is a crime that before I was gifted this book, I had never heard of Mona Eltahawy before. In this manifesto for women and girls everywhere, Eltahawy draws on her own personal experiences being born into an Egyptian Muslim family and her journey of discovery and growth into an unapologetic feminist.
"Women who do not ask for permission are powerful."
Gloriously powerful, rage inducing and striking for any woman who's ever even thought the phrase Me Too, Seven Necessary Sins reads like a passionate speech that was all too easy to read in one sitting and I can safely say a book hasn't reached me in this way in a very long time. Now, some of the content in this book is obvious, yes. A lot of us are educated on the different aspects of feminism, but this book isn't about informing the reader we should fuck the patriarchy, it's about inspiring it. This manifesto gave me the oppurtunity to hear not just from Mona but other inspiring feminists who's experiences and perspectives I may not have the oppurtunity to hear otherwise.
It delves into the many facets of discrimination that accompany the cis-hereteonormative patriarchy. I may face sexism, homophobia and ableism and they can all link - this book gave further insight into the sexist treatment of non-white women, of muslim women, of women who have been somehow 'othered'.
Feeling rage, demanding attention, being profane, having ambition, taking power, using violence, embracing lust - Mona explores each of these sins women are told to stay away from and introduces us to powerful women who smash expectations and don't back down. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to feel a fire in their stomachs and find further inspiration to fight back against the patriarchy.
"What would the world look like if girls were taught they were volcanoes, whose eruptions were a thing of beauty, a power to behold and a force not be trifled with?"
Release Date: 17th September 2019
Publisher: Beacon Press
"This book is not the place where you will hear the reasonable argument that patriarchy is bad for men and boys too. It is indeed ... I refuse to focus on and will not plead with those who benefit from my opression to join a fight against a centuries-long systemic opression that not only hurts women and girls but all who deviate from the templace of heterosexual, conservative and mostly, rich men, but kills them."
It is a crime that before I was gifted this book, I had never heard of Mona Eltahawy before. In this manifesto for women and girls everywhere, Eltahawy draws on her own personal experiences being born into an Egyptian Muslim family and her journey of discovery and growth into an unapologetic feminist.
"Women who do not ask for permission are powerful."
Gloriously powerful, rage inducing and striking for any woman who's ever even thought the phrase Me Too, Seven Necessary Sins reads like a passionate speech that was all too easy to read in one sitting and I can safely say a book hasn't reached me in this way in a very long time. Now, some of the content in this book is obvious, yes. A lot of us are educated on the different aspects of feminism, but this book isn't about informing the reader we should fuck the patriarchy, it's about inspiring it. This manifesto gave me the oppurtunity to hear not just from Mona but other inspiring feminists who's experiences and perspectives I may not have the oppurtunity to hear otherwise.
It delves into the many facets of discrimination that accompany the cis-hereteonormative patriarchy. I may face sexism, homophobia and ableism and they can all link - this book gave further insight into the sexist treatment of non-white women, of muslim women, of women who have been somehow 'othered'.
Feeling rage, demanding attention, being profane, having ambition, taking power, using violence, embracing lust - Mona explores each of these sins women are told to stay away from and introduces us to powerful women who smash expectations and don't back down. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to feel a fire in their stomachs and find further inspiration to fight back against the patriarchy.
"What would the world look like if girls were taught they were volcanoes, whose eruptions were a thing of beauty, a power to behold and a force not be trifled with?"
mafeltz's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
tiakiwi's review against another edition
challenging
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
I really liked the way this was written with both facts and stories from women around the world and of different backgrounds/orientations. It has a great way to light a fire for your own woman-ness.
Content Warnings
Minor: Racism, Colonisation, Sexism, Police brutality, Physical abuse, Pedophilia, Lesbophobia, Homophobia, Hate crime, Abortion, Transphobia, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Gun violence, Classism, Trafficking, Murder, Miscarriage, Islamophobia, Violence, Torture, Sexual harassment, Religious bigotry, Rape, Domestic abuse, and Genocide
readwithshaazia's review against another edition
4.0
This book challenged me, shook my foundations of thought and taught me so, so much. Although I don't agree with everything Eltahawy says, I'm so thankful for her ideas.