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yourbookishbff's review against another edition
5.0
There were so many moments in this that felt clarifying and relevant to us today. As Iâve struggled to identify *why* some of the rhetoric tossed around the internetright now is so frustrating and exhausting, Hamad gives us the words and context to better understand why and how these bad-faith arguments are used. In a moment that feels particularly timely for us now, she discusses the 2016 backlash against US Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib when she spoke out about Hillary Clintonâs condemnation of Palestinians. Hamad pushes us to ask ourselves why we expect Black and brown women to be âteam playersâ when the team explicitly works against them, and emphasizes that there is no sisterhood with white women when white feminism continues to prioritize proximity to white men over the liberation of all people. She shows us how the common arguments we see today (ie âwhy arenât you denouncing terrorismâ as a counter to advocacy for Palestinian freedom), misdirect and invalidate the oppression of Black and brown people by pivoting to argue that they are their own oppressors. This is not new, but it is pervasive, and Hamad challenges us to recognize these devices and how theyâre weaponized to silence people of color.Â
Ultimately, this was a fast-paced read with a well-constructed thesis that is very relevant to our work and advocacy today.Â
Notes: this is largely cisnormative, and does not explicitly explore the additional intersections of marginalization experienced by trans, nonbinary and gender non-conforming people of color.Â
Graphic: Colonisation, Racism, and Racial slurs
Moderate: Cultural appropriation, Islamophobia, and War
lilac_sparkle's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Classism, Colonisation, Islamophobia, Misogyny, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Hate crime, Physical abuse, Racism, Religious bigotry, Sexual violence, Genocide, Sexism, Slavery, and Violence
leahkarge's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Sexual assault, Ableism, Blood, Body horror, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Colonisation, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Islamophobia, Pregnancy, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Classism, Death, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Gaslighting, Genocide, Grief, Hate crime, Infidelity, Medical trauma, Police brutality, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Misogyny, Trafficking, Murder, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Religious bigotry, Torture, Sexism, Slavery, Violence, War, and Xenophobia
lizziaha's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Misogyny, Colonisation, Genocide, Sexual violence, Slavery, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Racism, Sexism, Islamophobia, Rape, and Religious bigotry
ksuazo94's review against another edition
4.5
Moderate: Cultural appropriation, Racism, Violence, Toxic friendship, Misogyny, Gaslighting, Colonisation, Antisemitism, Hate crime, Grief, Classism, Sexism, Religious bigotry, and Islamophobia
brookey8888's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Gaslighting, Racism, Bullying, Classism, Colonisation, and Cultural appropriation
bookishmillennial's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Colonisation, Classism, Islamophobia, Cultural appropriation, Gaslighting, Racism, Emotional abuse, Toxic friendship, Physical abuse, and Sexual violence
lottiegasp's review against another edition
4.75
The book's first section is quite slow as it outlines a lot of history of colonialism, the ways that women of colour in particular were treated and portrayed, and the role that white women played in perpetuating white supremacy. I think it was important context, but it was more challenging so I suggest readers start reading when they have a good amount of headspace to properly digest it. For people who find reading history more challenging, it does become a bit easier to digest in Part 2 as it discusses racism and whiteness in the modern context. If you are white, it is well worth pushing through even if you find it challenging. Some people of colour will know much of the content so it might not be worth retraumatising yourself, however according to some testimonials in the book, it may help you put words to some experiences you've had but not appreciated as so prevalent and insidious.
Graphic: Islamophobia, Colonisation, and Racism
Moderate: Trafficking, Genocide, and Slavery
Minor: Rape and Mass/school shootings
The whole book is about racism and white supremacy, including histories of it and how it plays out in modern society. It would be a challenging read for people of colour, so make sure you are in the right headspace.ellaniji's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Racial slurs, Classism, Genocide, Homophobia, Hate crime, Islamophobia, Xenophobia, Slavery, Sexism, Rape, Colonisation, Gaslighting, Sexual violence, Misogyny, Antisemitism, Body shaming, and Racism
Since this book is about white feminism, rasism and sexism are central in this book.dominicangirl's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Racism
Moderate: Colonisation, Gaslighting, and Xenophobia