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cg1256's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
4.5
This was a really interesting book that I thoroughly enjoyed! It highlights the importance of intersectionality, which can be very easy to forget if you are in a privileged group, especially if you’re white like myself.
I only wish that this book was slightly longer as Zakaria’s perspective on feminism - both in general, and white feminism - were really captivating and the real world examples (including from het own life), made the narrative and perspective very real and even more interesting.
Zakaria includes her sources at the end of the book, which I’ll definitely be having a look at to educate myself even more!
I only wish that this book was slightly longer as Zakaria’s perspective on feminism - both in general, and white feminism - were really captivating and the real world examples (including from het own life), made the narrative and perspective very real and even more interesting.
Zakaria includes her sources at the end of the book, which I’ll definitely be having a look at to educate myself even more!
Content Warnings
Minor: Colonisation, Misogyny, and Racism
bxtskr's review
challenging
informative
reflective
fast-paced
I'm taking away my starred review after learning about some concerning issues with citations in this book as explained here: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTR94Vu6n/
Many of the themes, writing, and concepts explored in this text are done so powerfully and there are parts of this book I would recommend. The issues with citations, however, should give readers pause.
Many of the themes, writing, and concepts explored in this text are done so powerfully and there are parts of this book I would recommend. The issues with citations, however, should give readers pause.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Colonisation, Cultural appropriation, Hate crime, Islamophobia, Antisemitism, Gun violence, Religious bigotry, Fire/Fire injury, Racism, and Murder
aargot1's review
medium-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Islamophobia, Misogyny, Medical content, Rape, Domestic abuse, Racism, Sexism, and Toxic relationship
tattooedbibliophile's review
challenging
informative
reflective
slow-paced
5.0
This is a challenging read. It starts off with a history of feminism and the serious mis-steps that white women made, specifically and intentionally excluding women of color, and creating a definition of feminism that alienated many women. What I gleaned from this book, which I think will require a few more reads to fully absorb, is that we cannot ignore colonialism when talking about feminism. The two are not mutually exclusive, and trying to ignore racism while we talk about feminism is not only counterproductive, but actually furthers both problems. "White feminists must accept that true solidarity, where all races of women interact at a level of parity, means accommodating and valuing many different kinds of knowledge expertise; first and foremost, the kind that comes from lived experience. Accomplishing equality will require lifting up women who are not slick with jargon or rhetoric and venerating their contributions as much as those who know how to package themselves appealingly." It was a difficult read for me as a white passing woman, because I saw in myself mis-steps in thought and feeling that I need to work on. It's painful to know you are part of the problem, but to resolve it you must change, and so I'm glad to have read it. As a person who has just recently come back to feminism after being alienated from it for many years due to some of the very problems listed in this book (specifically the clique-ism and the idea that to be a feminist you must fit this certain mold - a white working woman who carries her Prada purse to charity events and has sex all the time,) this was a timely read for me. I wish I'd bookmarked the quote, but there was a specific part that will stay with me - "the truth that resilience may be just as much a feminist quality as rebellion, is lost in the story of feminism, written and populated entirely by white women."
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism
booksmellers's review
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
slow-paced
4.0
Thank you, NetGalley for a digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.
In Against White Feminism, Zakaria highlights how feminism has continuously ignored the needs of women of color. She effortlessly blends examples from her own life and connects them to white feminist movements throughout history and the present day. Zakaria has obviously done her homework and is well-spoken on the topic. I think this is an important work for any feminist to read.
Zakaria states her thoughts clearly and includes many examples to make her point. I have found myself taking my time to read through each chapter because it's a lot to digest. There are a lot of different ideas in this book (and some new ideas to me, although they're probably not new to non-white folk) and it's also helped me view the world and womanhood from a different perspective. I'm interested to read more non-white feminist theory, specifically Muslim feminist theory, and I'd like to learn more about the time periods and historical references she made throughout the book.
In Against White Feminism, Zakaria highlights how feminism has continuously ignored the needs of women of color. She effortlessly blends examples from her own life and connects them to white feminist movements throughout history and the present day. Zakaria has obviously done her homework and is well-spoken on the topic. I think this is an important work for any feminist to read.
Zakaria states her thoughts clearly and includes many examples to make her point. I have found myself taking my time to read through each chapter because it's a lot to digest. There are a lot of different ideas in this book (and some new ideas to me, although they're probably not new to non-white folk) and it's also helped me view the world and womanhood from a different perspective. I'm interested to read more non-white feminist theory, specifically Muslim feminist theory, and I'd like to learn more about the time periods and historical references she made throughout the book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abortion, Colonisation, Domestic abuse, Xenophobia, Violence, Sexism, Racism, Pregnancy, and Misogyny
Minor: Child death, Toxic relationship, Sexual violence, Slavery, and Religious bigotry
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