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4.38 AVERAGE
4.38 AVERAGE
A solid quick read, written almost so simply to where you question “sooo.... why isn’t everyone a feminist already?”
It’s been a bit now since this essay was originally written, and I’m interested in learning more about Adichie’s thoughts on feminism in today’s world, where gender is a much less binary concept than it was just ~8 years ago.
Nevertheless, this is an important read and I’d strongly recommend anyone (especially men) put aside the mere 30 minutes it takes to read.
It’s been a bit now since this essay was originally written, and I’m interested in learning more about Adichie’s thoughts on feminism in today’s world, where gender is a much less binary concept than it was just ~8 years ago.
Nevertheless, this is an important read and I’d strongly recommend anyone (especially men) put aside the mere 30 minutes it takes to read.
reflective
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hopeful
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reflective
fast-paced
Definitely recommend the audiobook- loved hearing it delivered in her own voice. Very clearly and thoughtfully written and delivered.
This is my first Adichie, and it will most definitely not be my last.
Her writing style is beautiful and I adore the way she weaves together her own personal tales, the stories of others, the expectations placed on her because of her gender, and her ideas on feminism. She brings up the important fact that gender roles negatively affect not just women, but men as well. The differences between feminism in Nigeria and America were also enlightening. I related so strongly with many of the things that were said in this book and she is right when she said, “the problem with gender is that it prescribes how we should be rather than recognizing how we are. Imagine how much happier we would be, how much freer to be our true individual selves, if we didn’t have the weight of gender expectations.”
I do feel as though the essay fell into the trappings of the gender binary at times and the ideas regarding feminism were not new to me, but this is still a profound and important book that I believe everyone should be required to read and discuss.
Her writing style is beautiful and I adore the way she weaves together her own personal tales, the stories of others, the expectations placed on her because of her gender, and her ideas on feminism. She brings up the important fact that gender roles negatively affect not just women, but men as well. The differences between feminism in Nigeria and America were also enlightening. I related so strongly with many of the things that were said in this book and she is right when she said, “the problem with gender is that it prescribes how we should be rather than recognizing how we are. Imagine how much happier we would be, how much freer to be our true individual selves, if we didn’t have the weight of gender expectations.”
I do feel as though the essay fell into the trappings of the gender binary at times and the ideas regarding feminism were not new to me, but this is still a profound and important book that I believe everyone should be required to read and discuss.
challenging
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A classic feminist text. I am definitely not the target audience—I found the concepts highly introductory, as someone who's studied feminism for a decade. And give the length, it' highly surface level, not addressing tbe nuance I wish it did. But I'm glad to be able to finally say I've read this one!
i picked this up because the author’s nigerian (like me!), and honestly, if you’re a nigerian woman, you’re obligated to support our own, right? but then i read the title and realized it’s about feminism, and let me tell you—i didn’t know much about feminism before. i’m 16, okay? life’s confusing enough as it is without diving into social movements. but i’m so glad i read this because it hit me like a ton of bricks, in the best way possible.
let’s get real for a second
this book isn’t just about feminism—it’s about us, especially as nigerian women. you know those little (or not so little) things we let slide because “it’s our culture”? yeah, adichie calls that out hard. and she’s right. it’s time we stop brushing off unfairness just because it’s “always been that way.” reading this, i kept thinking about all the stuff i’ve seen or heard growing up. the double standards. the rules that only seem to apply to girls. the quiet expectation that we should accept it all because “that’s how it is.”
but why is feminism such a dirty word?
one of the biggest takeaways for me was this line:
“feminism was not our culture, that feminism was un-african.”
and i’m like, who decided that? wanting equal rights for men and women doesn’t make me any less nigerian, african, or proud of where i come from. it doesn’t make me less of anything. if anything, feminism is about making our culture better. it’s about saying, “hey, i love my roots, but we can do better for our girls and women.”
a wake-up call for the new generation
this book made me realize how much work we, as the new generation, have to do. it’s short, easy to read, and to the point, but it packs a punch. i didn’t fully understand everything (because let’s be real, i’m still figuring out life), but it left me with a lot to think about. it’s like the perfect intro to feminism if you’ve never really thought about it before.
final thoughts
this isn’t just a book; it’s a wake-up call. for me, for every nigerian girl who’s tired of being told to “let it go,” and honestly, for everyone. it’s not about hating men (seriously, if you think feminism is about that, read the book); it’s about creating a world where being a woman isn’t seen as a disadvantage.
so yeah, if you’re nigerian, african, or just someone who cares about equality, we should all be feminists is a must-read. it’s short, impactful, and will leave you thinking long after you’ve put it down.
let’s get real for a second
this book isn’t just about feminism—it’s about us, especially as nigerian women. you know those little (or not so little) things we let slide because “it’s our culture”? yeah, adichie calls that out hard. and she’s right. it’s time we stop brushing off unfairness just because it’s “always been that way.” reading this, i kept thinking about all the stuff i’ve seen or heard growing up. the double standards. the rules that only seem to apply to girls. the quiet expectation that we should accept it all because “that’s how it is.”
but why is feminism such a dirty word?
one of the biggest takeaways for me was this line:
“feminism was not our culture, that feminism was un-african.”
and i’m like, who decided that? wanting equal rights for men and women doesn’t make me any less nigerian, african, or proud of where i come from. it doesn’t make me less of anything. if anything, feminism is about making our culture better. it’s about saying, “hey, i love my roots, but we can do better for our girls and women.”
a wake-up call for the new generation
this book made me realize how much work we, as the new generation, have to do. it’s short, easy to read, and to the point, but it packs a punch. i didn’t fully understand everything (because let’s be real, i’m still figuring out life), but it left me with a lot to think about. it’s like the perfect intro to feminism if you’ve never really thought about it before.
final thoughts
this isn’t just a book; it’s a wake-up call. for me, for every nigerian girl who’s tired of being told to “let it go,” and honestly, for everyone. it’s not about hating men (seriously, if you think feminism is about that, read the book); it’s about creating a world where being a woman isn’t seen as a disadvantage.
so yeah, if you’re nigerian, african, or just someone who cares about equality, we should all be feminists is a must-read. it’s short, impactful, and will leave you thinking long after you’ve put it down.
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