fullybooked22's review against another edition
emotional
funny
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
3.25
I enjoyed this book. It gave me a lot to think about and I definitely appreciated Gay's diverse outlook on many topics which definitely made me question some socially accepted texts/ ideas. Although I didn't agree with some of her points (e.g. her viewpoint on trigger warnings + her idea of what made a 'real' feminist such as not being allowed to shave your legs and needing to hate men???) I believe the parts about race + feminism are incredibly important especially in changing the movement from one of 'white feminism' and eurocentricity to a more inclusive movement against oppression for all (and allowing women themselves to dictate what does and doesn't oppress them). I would absolutely recommend this but maybe as to someone who would already call themselves a feminist as if this is the first piece of feminist literature you read I think it could possibly skew your idea of what it actually means to be a feminist.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, and Sexism
Moderate: Abortion, Miscarriage, and Police brutality
puttingwingsonwords's review against another edition
informative
reflective
fast-paced
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Ableism, Abortion, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Bullying, Death, Mass/school shootings, Murder, Police brutality, Slavery, Transphobia, and Violence
nanabee23's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
reflective
slow-paced
4.25
Content Warnings
Minor: Body shaming, Bullying, Fatphobia, Rape, Sexism, Racism, Physical abuse, and Police brutality
yenallum's review
dark
emotional
funny
informative
reflective
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, and Fatphobia
Minor: Eating disorder
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