Reviews tagging 'Racism'

Women Don't Owe You Pretty by Florence Given

48 reviews

cassie12_21's review against another edition

challenging hopeful informative inspiring reflective

4.25

This book was good and definitely gave me a few thing to think about (even as someone who is fairly far into the destruction of their internalized misogynist). Language used was inclusive, and I appreciated the inclusion of diverse groups, and not cis-het white feminism. 

 “disability” is not a word, It is supposed to be “ablest” 

A view of western feminism. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism and Misogyny

Moderate: Sexual assault, Domestic abuse, Racism, Violence, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Homophobia, and Toxic friendship

Minor: Emotional abuse, Rape, Cultural appropriation, Fatphobia, Classism, Biphobia, and Eating disorder

amber_bookworm's review against another edition

challenging reflective medium-paced

2.75

Whilst I enjoyed parts of this book, it felt at times repetitive, and honestly at points like a load of clichés thrown together as a series of sentences. Overall I was a little disappointed reading this as it never fully engaged me in its writing style. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexism

Minor: Ableism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Racism, and Fatphobia

pianokeys's review against another edition

dark emotional funny informative reflective sad fast-paced

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Eating disorder, Lesbophobia, Stalking, Abortion, Gaslighting, Racism, Body shaming, Bullying, Cultural appropriation, Misogyny, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Cursing, Fatphobia, Infidelity, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Toxic friendship, and Transphobia

cogowno's review

challenging informative inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism and Misogyny

Moderate: Eating disorder and Sexual assault

Minor: Transphobia, Racism, and Abortion

trine_marsvin's review

emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

4.5

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Content Warnings

Minor: Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Sexual content, Racism, and Rape

nelldiaz's review against another edition

emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

3.75

A good introduction to modern feminism 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Rape, Sexism, Ableism, and Racism

Minor: Transphobia, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment

das_nomi's review against another edition

challenging funny hopeful informative inspiring fast-paced

4.25

I really liked the book. And I think I understand the hype. There wasn’t a lot of new information for me personally. But it got me thinking about some of my friendships in a new way, even though the content is more about “partner”-relationships. I feel very empowered and would like to read the chapters that were missing in this tiny version. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Biphobia, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Ableism, Racism, Toxic relationship, Sexual violence, Physical abuse, Outing, Homophobia, Gaslighting, and Emotional abuse

Minor: Sexism, Rape, Sexual harassment, and Sexual assault

It’s a lighthearted approach to the problems modern women* face in our patriarchal society. With helpful “tips” to overcome our own internalised misogyny and recognise our own faults as well as setting boundaries for ourselves.

stephintoadventure's review

challenging informative reflective medium-paced

3.75

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Content Warnings

Minor: Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, Sexism, Transphobia, Fatphobia, and Racism

charlotteer's review

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

Found this book very cathartic and enlightening to read, especially as I am currently focusing on being more active in my healing process. Some of the information was repetitive and wasn't new but I believe it was important to be mentioned and drilled in. 

This book allowed me to see certain things in a new light and has lit a fire for me to do better for myself and others. It has held me accountable for my lack of boundaries (people-pleasing), privilege and made me realise the negative behaviours I had (especially when it came to apologies). 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Ableism, Homophobia, Racism, Sexual violence, and Transphobia

Florence Given does give trigger warnings on the chapters that include references to sexual assault.

ronjagry's review against another edition

funny lighthearted fast-paced

2.75

Great for teens, but if you're an old feminist like myself the info is a bit too basic. Would 100% give as a gift to a niece or daughter though!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexism, Misogyny, and Racism

Minor: Sexual violence and Sexual harassment