Reviews tagging 'Transphobia'

Women Don't Owe You Pretty by Florence Given

27 reviews

meganhornex's review

challenging funny informative inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Biphobia, Body shaming, Cultural appropriation, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Gaslighting, Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Transphobia, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, Sexism, Rape, Racism, Panic attacks/disorders, Misogyny, and Mental illness

lucyduller's review

hopeful informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

3.5

The book does feel a little bit ironic, which Given herself acknowledges; she talks about privilege and cultural appropriation while using arguments and ideas she has learnt from Black women. Yet she herself is a white woman. I don't know, it feels like profiting from her privilege and taking advantage? 
Some of the points she made were excellent. Some of them, I didn't agree with. I think if you were to use this book as a bible you would actually end up with no friends or support network at all as it feels like the answer to everything is CUT THEM OUT OF YOUR LIFE! YASSS! 
But some things are more complicated than that and I do think isolating yourself from everyone isn't the answer. I also didn't realise how young Florence Given was! She's 21, and to be a published author? Wow, that's commendable. Her illustrations are fantastic and inclusive too. I think I would have preferred a book of her illustrations than the preachy explanations and suggestions she provides. However, I think it would be a great introduction to feminist writing for women who maybe don't consider themselves feminists. 
And the ending is really beautiful, brought a tear to my eye. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Ableism, Transphobia, Racism, Homophobia, and Sexism

Minor: Rape and Sexual assault

papercraftalex's review

challenging emotional informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

2.0

This book was a (good) slap in the face. It's a journey to self-respect through feminism with absolutely stunning illustrations throughout. It's succinct yet personal and has wonderful tidbits of advice that feel like gold. The book has sections on desirability politics, privilege, abusive relationships, queerness, self-care and so much more. Given teachers the readers how to own their lives and free themselves from the patriarchy like a big sister; it's not overly academic but still teaches so much. I recommend it to all women and women adjacent people. 

I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

EDIT: After learning about the controversy with this book, I've reflected a bit more. I see this book as self-help with a feminist lens. The feminism in this book is very basic and nothing new, the ideas are definitely decades old.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Biphobia, Body shaming, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Mental illness, Racism, and Transphobia

Minor: Ableism and Bullying

charlottesomewhere's review

challenging informative reflective medium-paced

A good introduction to feminism and what it means to be a feminist in the modern world. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Biphobia, Body shaming, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Misogyny, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Transphobia

amycecilia's review

challenging informative reflective medium-paced

3.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Rape, Transphobia, Sexism, Sexual violence, and Sexual assault

alomie's review

challenging emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.5

This was the book I needed in my twenties. 
Very inspirational, moving and a real hard check your self before you wreck yourself. 
I think this book would be an ideal gift for someone heading into university or even maybe a bit before. 
Its an interesting look at the male and female gaze. 
Not all of it was for me but all of it seemed to be solid advice. 
I enjoyed it and will refer back to it. 
Each chapter had warnings if it had anything that might trigger anyone which was a nice touch. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Emotional abuse, Racism, Racial slurs, Transphobia, and Toxic relationship

carolinalopes's review

challenging informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Toxic relationship and Sexual assault

Minor: Ableism, Biphobia, Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Transphobia, Sexism, Rape, Misogyny, and Racism