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caitlyn888's review
5.0
Koa Beck leaves no stone unturned in this book where she dissects the myriad ways that white feminism harms marginalized groups. She addresses issues like the epidemic of missing and murdered Native and Indigenous women and girls, the toxicity of brands using performative activism, the white female CEOs who perpetuate abusive work environments, and so much more.
I'm someone who used to believe that the only issues that "counted" as feminist issues were those that were solely gendered (equal pay, access to birth control, etc.), and this author goes above and beyond to demonstrate why intersectional feminism is so crucial in helping the collective as opposed to the individual. I recognized several instances where I have been making excuses for rhetoric that is self-serving, and this book gives many concrete examples of ways to be a more inclusive and compassionate feminist.
I'm someone who used to believe that the only issues that "counted" as feminist issues were those that were solely gendered (equal pay, access to birth control, etc.), and this author goes above and beyond to demonstrate why intersectional feminism is so crucial in helping the collective as opposed to the individual. I recognized several instances where I have been making excuses for rhetoric that is self-serving, and this book gives many concrete examples of ways to be a more inclusive and compassionate feminist.
lillibooks's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
4.5
lakecake's review
4.0
I won a copy of this book via Goodreads Giveaways and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This is a clear, easy to read, well researched look at how white feminism leaves entire swaths of women behind, and simultaneously upholds white supremacy and patriarchy to maintain white women’s power. It’s a must read for any white woman who has only recently found herself involved in social justice and resistance work. It breaks down the struggles of basically every other group of women in a really easy to follow way, and shows just how badly current white feminism gets it wrong. It can be uncomfortable—but frankly, it should be. The last part of the book gives concrete ways to start improving the situation from wherever you sit.
This is a clear, easy to read, well researched look at how white feminism leaves entire swaths of women behind, and simultaneously upholds white supremacy and patriarchy to maintain white women’s power. It’s a must read for any white woman who has only recently found herself involved in social justice and resistance work. It breaks down the struggles of basically every other group of women in a really easy to follow way, and shows just how badly current white feminism gets it wrong. It can be uncomfortable—but frankly, it should be. The last part of the book gives concrete ways to start improving the situation from wherever you sit.
madhupria's review against another edition
4.0
If there ever is a hierarchy within a movement fighting for human rights, is that movement fighting for human rights for all or for the individual(s)? To think about the collective is difficult within a capitalistic system, but that’s exactly what perpetuates the status quo. It’s not about a few women attaining the power that men wield; it's about disrupting the ability to wield that power in the first place.
The many historical events outlined in this book shed light into who gets left behind and how a narrow category of women dominate the narrative of ‘empowerment’. The meat boycott by the Jewish housewives was really fascinating. This particular event illustrates that even women with little political power can make an impact by organizing collectively and push for policies that benefit everyone.
Queer women, women of colour, working class women, women with disability, older women, fat women, we all matter!
Side note: I wish the book was better edited so it would’ve been more focused particularly when describing more recent events. But it’s a minor issue.
The many historical events outlined in this book shed light into who gets left behind and how a narrow category of women dominate the narrative of ‘empowerment’. The meat boycott by the Jewish housewives was really fascinating. This particular event illustrates that even women with little political power can make an impact by organizing collectively and push for policies that benefit everyone.
Queer women, women of colour, working class women, women with disability, older women, fat women, we all matter!
Side note: I wish the book was better edited so it would’ve been more focused particularly when describing more recent events. But it’s a minor issue.