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outoftheforesticome's review against another edition
challenging
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.25
irismessenger_'s review against another edition
4.0
White women voted with their race and not with their gender in the 2016, making them the only “marginalized” group to support trump with a majority.
White women’s feminism fights for the expansion of their privilege, but not the basic needs of black women around this country.
This book is for the white woman that was flabbergasted that Hillary didn’t win.
This book is for the white PTA mother that complained about the rise in black students.
This book is also for the white PTA mother that called herself and ally, but when she saw a horrible opportunity gap in her kids school for black and brown students, she didn’t do anything.
This is for the white woman who thinks gentrification is good for property values.
This book is for white “allies” that don’t understand shit about welfare and food stamp programs.
This book is for every non-black feminist.
White women’s feminism fights for the expansion of their privilege, but not the basic needs of black women around this country.
This book is for the white woman that was flabbergasted that Hillary didn’t win.
This book is for the white PTA mother that complained about the rise in black students.
This book is also for the white PTA mother that called herself and ally, but when she saw a horrible opportunity gap in her kids school for black and brown students, she didn’t do anything.
This is for the white woman who thinks gentrification is good for property values.
This book is for white “allies” that don’t understand shit about welfare and food stamp programs.
This book is for every non-black feminist.
eren_reads's review
informative
medium-paced
4.0
If you are a white woman who considers themselves a feminist then you should read this. It covers some key issues that white feminism oftentimes ignores as those who are the figureheads of that movement have not encountered them. This book is a good example of why we must have an intersectional feminism that acknowledges how each woman is impacted by their intersecting identities, whether that be because they are trans or black or any other minority.
My one minor gripe was this was very clearly written from an American perspective though the majority of the topics were applicable to my country as well, England.
My one minor gripe was this was very clearly written from an American perspective though the majority of the topics were applicable to my country as well, England.
xandriaisreading's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.25
As a BIPOC woman, much of what Mikki Kendall said wasn't new. Recognizing the way that issues BIPOC women face are often left out of the feminist movement and conversation is something I see and experience daily.
What this book taught me, however, is that the "hot" issues today (gun violence, housing) aren't disected or investigated at a microlevel. That many issues, while they are issues for all, are disproportionately affecting BIPOC women but we don't have the evidence or statistics to accurately portray what is happening.
That we not only need to call for a closer examination of these issues for BIPOC women, but we need to rethink the ways in which we are measuring and collecting data to help rectify and create equitable livelihoods.
What this book taught me, however, is that the "hot" issues today (gun violence, housing) aren't disected or investigated at a microlevel. That many issues, while they are issues for all, are disproportionately affecting BIPOC women but we don't have the evidence or statistics to accurately portray what is happening.
That we not only need to call for a closer examination of these issues for BIPOC women, but we need to rethink the ways in which we are measuring and collecting data to help rectify and create equitable livelihoods.
abbywittle's review against another edition
challenging
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
"The problem is that while [white women] can see the danger in voting in support of building walls, discriminating against Muslims, and candidates accused of sexual assault, as long as they don't feel directly threatened, they are less likely to confront or bring about any social consequences for the family members who do. They don't realize how much their decisions will harm others, because generally even the worst policies will not hurt them the way it will hurt others, on account of the insulation that white privilege afford them... There's work to do, and the patriarchy won't break itself. So white feminism is going to have to get comfortable with the idea that until they challenge their racists aunts, parents, cousins, and so on, it is definitely all white women who are responsible."
An essential read for any cis white woman who considers herself a feminist. Intersectionality is extremely important in understanding the struggles different types of women and underprivileged people face and how listening to them can create a more nuanced and educated feminist stance moving forward.
Will probably be a little repetitive for those already familiar with the idea of intersectionality, but it was an insightful and meaningful read nonetheless.
ostavetemenamira's review against another edition
4.5
A good recommendation for feminists wanting to improve on the intersectionality of their feminism. In this book, one learns about the experiences and struggles of black women in the USA, which I think are still very relevant and relatable even if you live in a different part of the world.
If you look at the collection of essays as one work, it was quite repetitive. In the separate essays, there were instances where the author went off-topic, and where the arguments (especially why it is a feminist issue) could have been more impactful if structured better.
The author spent a lot of time trying to convince you that X is actually a problem, rather than the problem X is a feminist issue, which is not bad on its own, but together with the stories and the statistics, it created a lot of build-up for the conclusions that sometimes weren't that strong.
If you look at the collection of essays as one work, it was quite repetitive. In the separate essays, there were instances where the author went off-topic, and where the arguments (especially why it is a feminist issue) could have been more impactful if structured better.
The author spent a lot of time trying to convince you that X is actually a problem, rather than the problem X is a feminist issue, which is not bad on its own, but together with the stories and the statistics, it created a lot of build-up for the conclusions that sometimes weren't that strong.
vangoghssunflowers's review against another edition
challenging
informative
reflective
5.0
An amazing read. Everyone who considers themselves a feminist should read this book. Especially white women like myself!