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russell183's review against another edition
challenging
informative
medium-paced
4.75
Informative, thought provoking, and challenging while still being approachable and never holier then thou.
avocaho's review against another edition
5.0
Required reading for any white woman who identifies as a feminist.
jess_mango's review against another edition
4.0
Thank you to Catapult Press for the review copy!
Ruby Hamad had a moment of panic when an article she wrote for The Guardian went viral. The article was about white women's tears and how they are often used as a weapon in white feminism against people of color. She shut down her Twitter account briefly out of fear of being attacked. She brought her account back online in order to stand behind her work.
In this, her first book, Hamad expands on the ideas from her essay and talks about white feminism and how it impacts women of color. Hamad herself is Arab so has some personal experience being on the "outside" of some aspects of white feminism. The book is well-researched with lots of cases across different ethnicities. the book is eye-opening and important for women to read, particularly white women, so they can understand how some actions that they may perceive as being helpful to women are not in fact helpful to all women.
Ruby Hamad had a moment of panic when an article she wrote for The Guardian went viral. The article was about white women's tears and how they are often used as a weapon in white feminism against people of color. She shut down her Twitter account briefly out of fear of being attacked. She brought her account back online in order to stand behind her work.
In this, her first book, Hamad expands on the ideas from her essay and talks about white feminism and how it impacts women of color. Hamad herself is Arab so has some personal experience being on the "outside" of some aspects of white feminism. The book is well-researched with lots of cases across different ethnicities. the book is eye-opening and important for women to read, particularly white women, so they can understand how some actions that they may perceive as being helpful to women are not in fact helpful to all women.
booksamongstfriends's review against another edition
5.0
"White Tears/Brown Scars: How White Feminism Betrays Women of Color" by Ruby Hamad should be mandatory reading for everyone, especially those who believe they already practice intersectional feminism. This book serves as a wake-up call, revealing how mainstream feminism often fails to address the unique struggles faced by women of color.
As a Black woman, reading this book was both eye-opening and unnerving, as it highlights ongoing injustices experienced by women of color worldwide. Hamad's thorough research and compelling arguments challenge societal norms and expose the roots of discrimination.
What I particularly loved was Hamad's inclusive approach—she doesn't just focus on Black women but targets and specifies how these issues affect women of color in totality. From Latinx and Asian women to Black, Native, and Aboriginal women, Hamad explicitly uses "brown" to encompass non-white experiences.
While the book covers a broad range of topics, I wished for deeper exploration in certain areas. Nonetheless, "White Tears/Brown Scars" initiates crucial conversations that are often overlooked. It provides historical context, personal experiences, and insightful perspectives to dismantle harmful societal standards and shed light on systemic issues affecting women of color.
This book doesn't just point out problems—it explains why they exist and calls for meaningful change.
Definitely plan to buy.
As a Black woman, reading this book was both eye-opening and unnerving, as it highlights ongoing injustices experienced by women of color worldwide. Hamad's thorough research and compelling arguments challenge societal norms and expose the roots of discrimination.
What I particularly loved was Hamad's inclusive approach—she doesn't just focus on Black women but targets and specifies how these issues affect women of color in totality. From Latinx and Asian women to Black, Native, and Aboriginal women, Hamad explicitly uses "brown" to encompass non-white experiences.
While the book covers a broad range of topics, I wished for deeper exploration in certain areas. Nonetheless, "White Tears/Brown Scars" initiates crucial conversations that are often overlooked. It provides historical context, personal experiences, and insightful perspectives to dismantle harmful societal standards and shed light on systemic issues affecting women of color.
This book doesn't just point out problems—it explains why they exist and calls for meaningful change.
Definitely plan to buy.
pitbulls_and_prose's review against another edition
challenging
informative
reflective
medium-paced
This book was very thought provoking and eye-opening. It examines how white women have used strategic tears and their position in the hierarchy of white supremacy to deflect criticism and accountability for their racist actions and behaviors. How white feminism has caused real harm to people of color in our lives whether or not we realize it. Packed with personal examples from the author or folks she’s encountered, this book should be a huge wake up call to all of us who call ourselves feminists.
As a white woman, I thought this was an incredibly important read that will have you examining your complicity in upholding the status quo of white supremacy (intentionally or not).
I listened to this book on audio as well, and the narration was great and engaging!
READ THIS BOOK!!
alicia_ann_reads's review against another edition
challenging
informative
fast-paced
5.0
This is such an important book.
Just go read it already.
Just go read it already.
powerwalkingcaterpillar's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
slow-paced
4.5
deadtobeginwith's review against another edition
challenging
informative
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
themargherita_s's review against another edition
5.0
This should be compulsory reading for every white person.
It had a lot of things I didn't know, things I did know, and things I knew but still needed to see spelled out to me one more time.
It had a lot of things I didn't know, things I did know, and things I knew but still needed to see spelled out to me one more time.