Reviews tagging 'Misogyny'

We Should All Be Feminists, by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

21 reviews

kingangel's review against another edition

challenging informative reflective medium-paced

5.0

 The first problem for all of us, men and women, is not to learn, but to unlearn.
⸻ gloria steinem

now, while i don't agree with everything she says and believes, i'm not talking about this book i mean in life, i did genuinely like this book. it's great for entry level feminism and unlearning years of sexism and forced gender "norms" such a women take care of the men and the men aren't allowed to show weakness and vulnerability. it wasn't bad. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny and Sexism

mhorns's review against another edition

inspiring reflective slow-paced

5.0

I loved this so much I listened twice in a row. This was a library borrow, and now it's on my yo-buy list with lots of notes. It's sparked lots of other questions to consider. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny

wall's review against another edition

reflective fast-paced

3.0

Good as a feminist text on a basic level but DEEPLY lacking in knowledge about trans issues and people.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Transphobia and Misogyny

Moderate: Sexual assault

becca_w_'s review against another edition

informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism and Misogyny

Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Rape

Minor: Murder, Toxic friendship, Classism, Death, Sexism, Gaslighting, Toxic relationship, and Child death

keeganrb's review against another edition

informative inspiring fast-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny and Sexism

Minor: Rape

piperclover's review against another edition

emotional informative reflective slow-paced

4.25

This is basically her TedTalk "Danger of a Single Story" but more concisely curated to gender. I love her and this but she does stick very heavily to the gender binary which is why I can't give it 5 stars. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism and Misogyny

leonormsousa's review against another edition

challenging informative inspiring fast-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Classism, Death, Sexism, and Misogyny

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. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Body shaming, Rape, Colonisation, Domestic abuse, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Sexism, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Violence, Misogyny, and Sexual assault

peachyprarthna's review against another edition

challenging hopeful informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism and Misogyny

beauvisseau's review

challenging hopeful informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

4.25

A short but sweet argument on feminism. The author touches upon universal gender stereotypes and draws from her personal experience to back up her claims. A great and brief read for everyone unsure what feminism means and why they should be a feminist. Not difficult and quite elementary, a good recommendation if you want to be introduced to feminist thought. Moreover, it was interesting to read about her experiences being a woman in Nigeria, that is a dimension that brought me new insights. She also touches upon intersectionality, although not naming it as such, which is of great importance to a book such as this. I did, nevertheless, get a heteronormative vibe from the writing. In a newer edition, this could be expanded upon.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Bullying, Classism, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Misogyny, and Sexism