Reviews tagging Racism
Mediocre: The Dangerous Legacy of White Male America, by Ijeoma Oluo
51 reviews
thenovelmaura's review against another edition
4.5
This one was formatted in such an engaging way, with each chapter showing how a specific theme or issue that we see today had its roots in early American history. Even the events or policies I had already heard about were given additional color and detail, and there were plenty of historical figures that were new to me, like Shirley Chisholm.
Admittedly, this often made me really angry on my walks to work, so it's both a frustrating and a worthwhile read! As a burgeoning nonfiction reader, I recommend adding this one to your list.
Graphic: Racism, Sexism, Hate crime, and Racial slurs
Moderate: Gun violence and Police brutality
Minor: Mass/school shootings
livlamentloathe's review against another edition
5.0
I think this book is SO BRILLIANT. I loved the diversity of topics and how Oluo connected past to present. How she'd start with a relatable recent event and go back into the past then slowly bring it forward again. I especially enjoyed chapters which I didn't have much knowledge of: I didn't know much about Buffalo Bill or football before this book, being a fan of neither Westerns or... football. Those chapters were just informational frenzies for me and I parroted them daily to my boyfriend as I read.
In reading and recommending this book, I encountered a lot of defensiveness from others, which was frustrating. It's easy to be defensive. It's a natural instinct. But as Oluo said repeatedly, why do we get defensive? It's important to investigate these feelings and consider fully opening our minds; listening without our guard up. Oluo is a phenomenal writer. Please read this. Please recommend this. Please talk about this with your white friends and loved ones.
Moderate: Sexism, Misogyny, Bullying, Classism, Racism, Violence, Slavery, Police brutality, Murder, Colonisation, and Hate crime
Minor: Racial slurs and Gun violence
This book is anti-racism, anti-sexism, anti-classism. It's about how white supremacy has created a hateful and harmful system for minorities, especially people of color, in America. The trigger warnings I mention exist within the book but the author and the book is clearly AGAINST these acts. It does in no way promote them.ceciliabereadin's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Racial slurs and Racism
readandfindout's review against another edition
4.5
Themes: 4.5 stars
Perspective: 4.5 stars
Graphic: Police brutality, Sexism, Racial slurs, Racism, Hate crime, Gun violence, and Mass/school shootings
Moderate: Suicide
leahp87's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Gun violence, Violence, Death, Suicide, Racism, Racial slurs, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Suicide and Violence
bookcasey's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Racism, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Violence, War, Xenophobia, Gun violence, Genocide, and Colonisation
Moderate: Cultural appropriation, Suicide attempt, Murder, Islamophobia, Hate crime, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Mass/school shootings, and Homophobia
huckleberryrk's review against another edition
4.75
Graphic: Racial slurs, Sexism, and Racism
Moderate: Suicide, Xenophobia, and Violence
mscalls's review
5.0
Graphic: Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, and Mass/school shootings
vonny3492's review against another edition
4.75
Moderate: Sexism, Hate crime, Racism, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, and Police brutality
mads_jpg's review against another edition
4.5
Moderate: Genocide, Death, Sexism, Racism, Misogyny, Colonisation, Gun violence, Mass/school shootings, Police brutality, and Racial slurs