Reviews tagging 'Sexism'

Black Box: The Memoir That Sparked Japan's #metoo Movement by Shiori Ito

2 reviews

lilybear3's review

challenging emotional informative reflective sad tense medium-paced

5.0

I can only imagine the pain and frustration she has experienced.  I was enraged and sad throughout this book with how her case was handled.  I certainly learned a lot about Japan's justice system and how it needs to be improved.  The translation seemed well-done (I only know English).

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual assault, Vomit, Alcohol, Cursing, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Pedophilia, Bullying, Gaslighting, Medical content, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual violence, and Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Suicide, Pregnancy, Infidelity, and Suicidal thoughts

mushielei's review

challenging dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

5.0

Shiori Ito’s memoir is beautifully translated and informative. Shiori Ito, on top of recalling her traumatic rape, educates about the Japanese legal system and her experience prosecuting her rapist. It’s emotionally raw and captivating. I read it in two days. Her words have sparked a movement against sexual assault in Japan and inspired countless women to stand up for themselves and fight against the stigma of sexual assault victims. This book is a riveting experience that I highly recommend for anyone interested in feminism, sexual assault and law and social issues concerning gender. Honestly, I think everyone should read this book. For those who may be sensitive to those topics, take caution, because Shiori Ito describes the circumstances and discloses a few graphic details of her rape.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape

Moderate: Sexism, Sexual harassment, and Sexual violence

Minor: Suicide and Suicidal thoughts