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jja_b's review against another edition
2.5
I’m sure when this was published back in 2014, it was probably quite pioneering, but less so now. There’s not much new here, and I found the use of heteronormative and cisnormative language to be a drawback. I do think this could be ok for an introduction to feminism though.
uhhlessandra's review against another edition
informative
fast-paced
would've been good if the author wasn't anti trans rights
marlbetweenpages's review against another edition
3.0
Bisschen alt einfach. Wir sind inzwischen schon weiter
zuomiriam's review against another edition
4.0
This text is more of an essay than a book - given its broad popularity, I was somewhat surprised by its brevity. I think Adichie is particularly effective in her exploration of what feminism means to her and in her telling of sexist incidents in her life. In the best way possible, We Should All Be Feminists feels like it is driven more by anecdotes than facts; it derives its power from the vivid emotions - anger, sorrow, and hope, among many others - Adichie brings to it. We Should All Be Feminists is concise, intelligent, and definitely worth reading.
ritaralha's review against another edition
5.0
SEJAMOS TODOS FEMINISTAS
fe·mi·nis·mo
(francês féminisme)
substantivo masculino
Movimento ideológico que preconiza a ampliação legal dos direitos civis e políticos da mulher ou a igualdade dos direitos dela aos do homem.
fe·mi·nis·mo
(francês féminisme)
substantivo masculino
Movimento ideológico que preconiza a ampliação legal dos direitos civis e políticos da mulher ou a igualdade dos direitos dela aos do homem.
aixahv3858's review
4.0
Al ser un discurso convertido en libro es muy cortito y muy rápido de leer (ni 30 minutos he tardado). Es muy básico y tiene algunas cosas cuestionables, pero es claro y certero en determinados puntos. Sin duda, se lo recomendaría a alguien interesado en el feminismo pero que no este muy metido en ello.
leggierigia20's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
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.
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual assault and Rape
Brief mentions of rape, sexual assault.matolj's review against another edition
5.0
Genious doesn't cover it...God damn I loved this and I think that every human on the face of the earth should read this, every. single. one.
daisychainbookco's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
This was a concise, intelligent presentation of the feminist position. I would recommend it to anyone who struggles to explain what feminism means in a world where definitions are often misleading.