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leggierigia20's review against another edition
4.0
“Culture does not make people. People make culture. If it is true that the full humanity of women is not our culture, then we can and must make it our culture.”
We should all be feminists: A controversial statement that shouldn’t be controversial.
This tiny book is an essay by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, adapted from a TED talk she gave in 2012. At its core, its first and foremost a definition and an appeal to humanity.
At the beginning of the previous decade, African author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie gave an infamous Ted Talk, that over a period of time, has come to be applauded as one of the most progressive and well-rounded speeches on feminism in the twenty first century. What’s so amazing about this piece is that Adichie, while expressing the problems that African women face, is that it remains relevant and relatable to every woman everywhere. Which is why everyone should be a feminist.
In just about 50 pages, Adichie talks about her experiences of sexism growing up in Nigeria and how it’s affected her life. I particularly loved the eloquent way this essay is worded; it’s persuasive but in a way that doesn’t force you into agreement with her. And it doesn’t have to because her story speaks for itself.
What I think is really important is how she emphasizes the way that feminism is about equality between both sexes, something which is at the core of feminism but is overlooked so often in today’s society.
With many personal and relatable anecdotes, Adichie takes down the criticisms of feminism, as a word and as a concept.
I also loved how she so unapologetically embraces feminism and being a feminist, as this is something that I know will be empowering for many women, and men, which is why everyone should be a feminist.
After reading this, I can say Adichie has done justice to the word “feminism,” and it’s a must read for anyone that’s angry about the need to address the injustice women experience.
Minor: Sexual assault and Rape
Brief mentions of rape, sexual assault.kaimynameis's review against another edition
4.0
Moderate: Sexism
Minor: Rape and Sexual assault
daralexandria's review against another edition
1.0
Moderate: Sexual assault and Misogyny
catherinedsharp's review against another edition
3.75
Graphic: Misogyny and Sexual assault
wall's review against another edition
3.0
Graphic: Transphobia and Misogyny
Moderate: Sexual assault
becca_w_'s review against another edition
3.25
Graphic: Sexism and Misogyny
Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Rape
Minor: Murder, Toxic friendship, Classism, Death, Sexism, Gaslighting, Toxic relationship, and Child death
valerieinlv's review against another edition
5.0
- I read this book in about an hour
- concise and filled with easy to digest anecdotes
- loved reading Chimamanda’s perspective on her childhood, family, and todays culture as a women (and self proclaimed feminist) in Nigeria
- I also enjoyed hearing stories about her friends and conversations she had (especially with people who don’t agree with her)
Everyone should read this book and/or listen to her TEDx talk(s)
Minor: Sexual violence and Sexual assault
madmantha's review against another edition
4.0
Minor: Body shaming, Rape, Colonisation, Domestic abuse, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Sexism, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Violence, Misogyny, and Sexual assault
obfuscatress's review against another edition
3.0
Minor: Sexual harassment, Sexism, and Sexual assault
Minor warning: Infanticidestarlight63's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Sexism and Transphobia
Moderate: Sexual assault
Minor: Death