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4.5

Ich hab nicht direkt etwas neues gelernt aber chimamanda adichie hat tatsachen super in worte gefasst, gegenargumente entkräftet und mehrere duzend beispiele gegeben die ihre aussagen unterstrichen <3

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This could have been a good introduction to feminism but instead it's homophobic and transphobic. Disappointed.

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4.0

 “I have chosen to no longer be apologetic for my femaleness and my femininity. And I want to be respected in all of my femaleness because I deserve to be.”
 
 With humour and levity, here Adichie offers readers a unique definition of feminism for the twenty-first century—one rooted in inclusion and awareness. She shines a light not only on blatant discrimination but also on the more insidious, institutional behaviours that marginalize women around the world, in order to help readers of all walks of life better understand the often masked realities of sexual politics. Throughout, she draws extensively on her own experiences—in the U.S., in her native Nigeria, and abroad—offering an artfully nuanced explanation of why the gender divide is harmful to women and men, alike.

 
I think this was a good overall look at feminism. The author did a great job of explaining the issue in a real but witty way that makes it understandable to everyone. I didn't learn anything new really but I did feel validated on my views and morals which is also important. It was short and straight to the point and I would advise everyone to pick it up, if only to be reminded why we need to be the change. 

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somewhat well intentioned but too simplified for its own good. it’s focus on heterosexuality and biological sex creates an basic, underdeveloped narrative that would only enrapture new feminists while isolating/ignoring queer women. plus, with her defensive of jk rowling (disgraced author and terrible transphobe), i can’t help but think that was a decisive choice.

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