Scan barcode
berrycedar's review against another edition
5.0
A book on feminism that is not racist, colonial apologist, transphobic or anti socialist. Yes, highly recommend.
jcampbell's review
informative
reflective
slow-paced
3.25
Definitely a more global introduction that I did not have previously, covers a range of geographic locations and figures who will not traditionally be mentioned in Western feminisms. I do think the book failed to be as global as anticipated; some of the aspects felt like they were glossed over a little bit but it is an excellent introduction.
afternoondreamer's review against another edition
challenging
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
4.0
nastu's review against another edition
3.0
Lucy Delap's historical analysis of feminist movements around the world is highly educating and entertaining at the same time. Her approach on intersectional perspectives was especially well done when she talks about the early 20th century, where feminist movements often were not sensitive towards issues linked to class and race. I would have wished to read more about how this transpires until today.
Sadly, the oppression of trans women is mentioned only in the margins. Even then the wording was rather off (calling cis women "born-women"). To me it seemed like she just tried to squeeze a few words about trans people in, I didn't feel like she was genuinely interested in mentioning the struggles of them at all.
Overall an okay introduction to the historical development of different feminisms.
Sadly, the oppression of trans women is mentioned only in the margins. Even then the wording was rather off (calling cis women "born-women"). To me it seemed like she just tried to squeeze a few words about trans people in, I didn't feel like she was genuinely interested in mentioning the struggles of them at all.
Overall an okay introduction to the historical development of different feminisms.
thebookconfessions's review against another edition
5.0
This is a book I didn't know I needed. And I needed it so bad.
Non-fiction books rarely keep my attention but this book got me so interested I couldn't stop reading. It's insightful. It's infuriating at times. It can teach you lot. It will open your eyes. It will make you proud of fierce and intelligent women that fought for all other women around the world.
I especially loved how diverse this book is. It explores many countries and women in them that stood tall and fought hard for their rights. This is a must read. A MUST READ!
Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Non-fiction books rarely keep my attention but this book got me so interested I couldn't stop reading. It's insightful. It's infuriating at times. It can teach you lot. It will open your eyes. It will make you proud of fierce and intelligent women that fought for all other women around the world.
I especially loved how diverse this book is. It explores many countries and women in them that stood tall and fought hard for their rights. This is a must read. A MUST READ!
Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.