Reviews tagging 'Transphobia'

I'm Afraid of Men by Vivek Shraya

95 reviews

crybabybea's review against another edition

challenging reflective fast-paced

3.75

Wow, this was short but very well done. It gave me a very intimate look into the experience of being a trans woman, especially a BIPOC trans woman. On top of that, it was also a reckoning with the patriarchy, and Vivek Shraya challenged me to examine the gender binary, as well as the morality and standards placed upon men and women. I especially appreciated the short section where she talks about what makes a "good man", and how we can free ourselves and our partners from patriarchal ideals that are rooted in white supremacy and Christian evangelicalism. Just a really thought-provoking and intimate read that I wish was longer.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Dysphoria, Homophobia, Infidelity, Misogyny, Transphobia, Body shaming, Bullying, Suicidal thoughts, and Deadnaming

cogowno's review against another edition

emotional reflective fast-paced

2.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Transphobia, Dysphoria, and Deadnaming

shelvesofivy's review against another edition

reflective medium-paced

5.0

I can't recommend this book enough, regardless of who you are. I listened to the audiobook, which was read by the author and, in my opinion, highlighted her way with words. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Sexism, Misogyny, Bullying, Sexual harassment, and Transphobia

Moderate: Racism, Infidelity, and Suicidal thoughts

jebowman123's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective fast-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Transphobia

lucystolethesky's review against another edition

reflective fast-paced

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Transphobia, Misogyny, Sexism, Racism, and Bullying

Moderate: Racism, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, and Bullying

Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Biphobia

cstockey's review against another edition

informative fast-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Transphobia and Homophobia

ollie_again's review against another edition

emotional reflective fast-paced

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying, Homophobia, Misogyny, Dysphoria, and Transphobia

Minor: Suicidal thoughts

eliseondet's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective sad fast-paced

4.5

Very short book that can be read in one sitting. Vivek first examines masculinity as it is, from her POV as being socialised first as a boy to claiming her womanhood. Then she examines feminity in our society as well. Illuminating and the kind of book that you can read many times throughout your life and will impact you differently each time. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Transphobia

isleofwoman's review against another edition

challenging emotional informative reflective sad medium-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Transphobia, Homophobia, and Misogyny

sakisreads's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective fast-paced

4.5

This was such an excellent essay. Vivek Shraya goes from ‘you’ to ‘me’ in her perspectives (so for the first part, you read into her perspectives of different men she’s afraid of, then for the second part you read into how she’s been trying to minimise herself for the comfort of other men etc.) 😳

I read this incredibly quickly, because there was no way to stop 👏🏼 It was phenomenal! I highlighted a few quotes that definitely need going back to again and again.

The ending

I’m also afraid of women

got me 👀
Content warnings below!

4.5 out of 5 stars for me ✨ Thank you!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Biphobia, Gaslighting, Body shaming, Homophobia, Misogyny, and Transphobia