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sreddous's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
A quick, upbeat, tight essay that addresses the many possible definitions of 'feminism' while giving clean and understandable examples of what micro-aggressions can look like. I really liked the lens where at first the author/speaker focuses on Nigeria as a country specifically when it comes to gender interactions, and I found myself thinking "Oh, man, that's really different.... wait, no it isn't all the time..." showing that intersectional feminism really can help people connect over experiences both universal and more-specific to different demographics.
This book/speech is cleanly separated into two parts, basically, and I think that helps it be well-organized: the first half is examples of micro (and eventually macro) aggressions that are easy to dismiss, then, more definitions and explanations as to why the language used and the activism angles are the way they are. Yes, "feminist" means "human rights," but calling it something more-generic like "human rights" means we aren't actually attacking the core of the specifically gender-based issues.
Good, informative stuff, an easy read/listen that'll leave you thinking and maybe talking and debating a bit!
This book/speech is cleanly separated into two parts, basically, and I think that helps it be well-organized: the first half is examples of micro (and eventually macro) aggressions that are easy to dismiss, then, more definitions and explanations as to why the language used and the activism angles are the way they are. Yes, "feminist" means "human rights," but calling it something more-generic like "human rights" means we aren't actually attacking the core of the specifically gender-based issues.
Good, informative stuff, an easy read/listen that'll leave you thinking and maybe talking and debating a bit!
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual violence
tia_ta_mereads's review against another edition
reflective
fast-paced
3.75
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Sexual violence, and Violence
becca_w_'s review against another edition
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny and Sexism
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
Minor: Child death, Death, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Murder, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and Classism
valerieinlv's review against another edition
5.0
Fantastic into to Feminism
- I read this book in about an hour
- concise and filled with easy to digest anecdotes
- loved reading Chimamanda’s perspective on her childhood, family, and todays culture as a women (and self proclaimed feminist) in Nigeria
- I also enjoyed hearing stories about her friends and conversations she had (especially with people who don’t agree with her)
Everyone should read this book and/or listen to her TEDx talk(s)
- I read this book in about an hour
- concise and filled with easy to digest anecdotes
- loved reading Chimamanda’s perspective on her childhood, family, and todays culture as a women (and self proclaimed feminist) in Nigeria
- I also enjoyed hearing stories about her friends and conversations she had (especially with people who don’t agree with her)
Everyone should read this book and/or listen to her TEDx talk(s)
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual assault and Sexual violence
madmantha's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
4.0
Funny and informative. Worth a reread if the author works on their transphobia. I appreciate growth if it’s available. Wasn’t aware of the transphobic statements of the author before reading the book.
Content Warnings
Minor: Body shaming, Domestic abuse, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, Sexual harassment, and Colonisation
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