A review by caroline_rt
Was wir Frauen wollen, by Isabel Allende
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
4.25
I like that worldwide numbers, statistics and facts were presented in an easily understandable way and also non-western circumstances were described. It is very inspiring that a woman from an “older“ generation & from a conservative country like Chile is fighting for feminism her whole life. The book gives away motivation to keep standing up for oneself and other women even though it often is frustrating.
What I did not like: Some statements were surprisingly conservative and did not really fit to the rest, e.g. feeling sorry for a man who cannot handle his girlfriend‘s interest in sexual psychology, or reproducing narratives about women (being sensitive/empathic, able to love unconditionally or aiming to protect their children at all cost which was presented as kind of „life goal“). In general, the book is written out of an hetero cis perspective only and might therefore not be very relatable for LGBTQIA+ persons.
What I did not like: Some statements were surprisingly conservative and did not really fit to the rest, e.g. feeling sorry for a man who cannot handle his girlfriend‘s interest in sexual psychology, or reproducing narratives about women (being sensitive/empathic, able to love unconditionally or aiming to protect their children at all cost which was presented as kind of „life goal“). In general, the book is written out of an hetero cis perspective only and might therefore not be very relatable for LGBTQIA+ persons.
Content Warnings
Minor: Rape, Violence, Abortion, Sexual violence, and Misogyny