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henlovesbooks's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Sexual harassment
travelsaurus_rex's review against another edition
4.25
I did, however, take issue with some points of interpretation which were definitely leaps in logic; the author sometimes ascribes outcomes to sexism versus individuals’/groups’ logical explanation of their thinking. Though in many cases sexism is *also* at play, it doesn’t undermine the rational decision-making that can be explained logically (for example, some women not voting for Clinton in 2016).
Overall, I liked the book, but can’t recommend to everyone based on some of the interpretations. I know these individual points may cause some readers to reject the author’s otherwise excellent points. I don’t want defensiveness to solidify people *against* the bigger picture argument being made. This book can only be recommended to specific audiences.
A similar book that I recommend for ALL readers is Invisible Women by Caroline Criado Perez.
Graphic: Rape, Sexual violence, Violence, Xenophobia, Kidnapping, and War
aubsends's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Sexism
Minor: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Sexual harassment
aisabel's review against another edition
4.25
Graphic: Misogyny and Sexism
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Mass/school shootings, Murder, Pregnancy, and Sexual harassment
savvylit's review against another edition
5.0
If I gave out six-star ratings, I would give six stars to Rage Becomes Her. This book is singlehandedly the best feminist book I have ever read. It's the book I didn't know I needed. The book I was looking for when other feminist works left me wanting more. Absolutely EVERYONE should read it. Feminists will read this and feel validated & empowered. Cishet men and anti-feminists should read this to learn about the full spectrum of misogyny in daily life and its insidiousness.
Before beginning Rage Becomes Her, I expected this book to be about women's rage and the way it is often suppressed or looked down upon - and it is. But it's also about so much more. Soraya Chemaly skillfully unveils every aspect of sexist behavior and the cultural norms that contribute to women's rage - both suppressed and expressed. I found myself nodding along and feeling my own righteous anger over all of the systemic misogyny she describes in these pages. Rage Becomes Her also takes an intersectional approach and deeply criticizes the gender binary - something which not all feminist books manage to do.
I don't think I can - nor do I want to - summarize this book further because it's impossible! Every single word is worth reading, so if you see this review: go read it!!!
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Miscarriage and Pregnancy
theinfinitebookcase's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Misogyny, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Pregnancy