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3.71 AVERAGE
3.71 AVERAGE
This book is important and it’s accessibility is part of that importance. It’s helpful to have tips and tricks in one place- even if some may be obvious or more appropriate for new or beginner level feminists rather than the super-woke intersectional gender warriors of the world. That said, I have to deduct points for the relentless in-group identity building/dopey cheerleading through the limited and exclusionary anchor of genitalia. For a book entirely framed around the social constructs and performative nature of gender roles, this is a *huge* blind spot and missed opportunity. Not all women have vaginas!
I kind of needed this book right now -- it spoke to a lot of my workplace related frustrations. There wasn't anything revolutionary in it if you are the type of person to pay attention to feminist discourse, but I found the section on speaking while female really useful and might actually refer back to some of the negotiating tips.
Quick read, and cathartic if you are a professional woman.
Quick read, and cathartic if you are a professional woman.
informative
fast-paced
I get what this book was trying to do and I do believe it has a some good points, suggestions and resources for women in the workforce
BUT
this was SO TERF-Y. There was so much vagina-centric rhetoric (and puns! oh god all the puns!) which is insanely unnecessary for workforce advice. Overall, the advice for women of color, LGBT women or women with disabilities felt secondary to the main narrative (if present at all!). \
If its not intersectional its not feminism.
This book got old REAL quick.
BUT
this was SO TERF-Y. There was so much vagina-centric rhetoric (and puns! oh god all the puns!) which is insanely unnecessary for workforce advice. Overall, the advice for women of color, LGBT women or women with disabilities felt secondary to the main narrative (if present at all!). \
If its not intersectional its not feminism.
This book got old REAL quick.
A great book that covers a tough topic with just the right amount of humor. I really love the "fight moves" provided and learned how to negotiate better, more tactically. A really good read.
For more reviews, check out my blog: Craft-CycleOn the whole this was an informative book with some solid advice and affirmation.The book is broken down into six parts, which are further broken up into detailed lists. For me, reading the book straight through was a bit tedious at times because of this list format. The information was well presented, but reading a number of lists back-to-back gets kind of boring after a while. The first half of the book includes behavior to watch for in the work environment, things women do to self-sabotage, workplace stereotypes, and issues related to female speech. They include some tactics for dealing with this issues. These sections were informative, but not all that interesting or helpful.The most important and useful parts were the last two sections which included tips for negotiation and displaying (and feeling) confidence. To me, this is where the true value of the book lies in setting out strategies and mindsets for success. I also liked the Rebel Girls: FFCs Through History section in the back, which gives brief descriptions of various women's groups throughout history such as the Brujas, the Jane Collective, and the Women Airforce Service Pilots.This book is definitely geared toward cis and white women. Women of color as mentioned in some of the statistics, but often seem to be treated as an afterthought usually along the lines of "white women have it hard, women of color have it worse". There isn't much more detail than that are there are not specific strategies for women of color, those with disabilities, or trans women. The book instead focuses on blanket information and advice.There is also a lot of puns, which can be fun (I especially enjoyed "A Feminist Cocktail List" at the end), but some were quite marginalizing. There were various references to genitalia such as "vagffirmative action", "How to Have a D*ck Without Being One", and "Vagina-First Policy". The last one included an asterisk with the note "Also applicable to those who do not possess a vagina but identify as female". It was good to note that not all women have vaginas, but it almost makes it worse that they still chose to go with such vagina-centric language.The book is also more geared toward younger women with creative puns, quirky illustrations, pop culture references, and lots of swearing. I found this appealing, but I can see how other readers would not enjoy this. If you're one of those people who hates cursing in non-fiction books, probably pass on this.At the very end are notes that reference the various statistics presented in the text. This is a great place to find more information on specific topics and I liked that the sources were included.Despite its flaws, think is a good book to browse though and the information in the last two sections is very good. Those last two sections in themselves justify the book in my opinion. It is definitely targeted to cis, white, young women, but does well in presenting its claims and backing them up with research and other information.
I can't say that much of the material in this book was new. It was a lot of the same issues being solved - at least, philosophically - by the same advice women have been given for years.
But that's ok. Why? Because of the format.
The pictures. The graphs. The chapter titles and section headings. The tone. The pre-set sample letters.
All these factors brought a new life to the old, tried-and-true advice, making it feel fresh and approachable rather than like a lecture you've been served dozens of times.
I enjoyed this book, learned a few things, and feel better prepared to further my career aspirations because of it.
But that's ok. Why? Because of the format.
The pictures. The graphs. The chapter titles and section headings. The tone. The pre-set sample letters.
All these factors brought a new life to the old, tried-and-true advice, making it feel fresh and approachable rather than like a lecture you've been served dozens of times.
I enjoyed this book, learned a few things, and feel better prepared to further my career aspirations because of it.
informative
reflective
fast-paced
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism
I picked up Feminist Fight Club because after the election, I needed any pick-me-up I could get. And it was certainly fun- full of puns and helpful hints, along with researched anecdotes, Feminist Fight Club reads quickly and is highly entertaining.
BUT.
The glaring absence of trans representation is appalling. In any book claiming to tear down the patriarchy, intersectionality is a must. Bennet does a fair job of mentioning the additional struggles women of color face in the workplace. But the constant definition of "woman" as "person with vagina" is limited, exclusive, and in light of recent events, untenable. We must stand together and stand up for the voiceless, and in this, Feminist Fight Club misses the mark, falling into the trap of White Feminism.
BUT.
The glaring absence of trans representation is appalling. In any book claiming to tear down the patriarchy, intersectionality is a must. Bennet does a fair job of mentioning the additional struggles women of color face in the workplace. But the constant definition of "woman" as "person with vagina" is limited, exclusive, and in light of recent events, untenable. We must stand together and stand up for the voiceless, and in this, Feminist Fight Club misses the mark, falling into the trap of White Feminism.