Reviews with content warning for Misogyny - We Should All Be Feminists

The first problem for all of us, men and women, is not to learn, but to unlearn.
⸻ gloria steinem

now, while i don't agree with everything she says and believes, i'm not talking about this book i mean in life, i did genuinely like this book. it's great for entry level feminism and unlearning years of sexism and forced gender "norms" such a women take care of the men and the men aren't allowed to show weakness and vulnerability. it wasn't bad.

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inspiring reflective slow-paced

5.0

I loved this so much I listened twice in a row. This was a library borrow, and now it's on my yo-buy list with lots of notes. It's sparked lots of other questions to consider.

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informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

4.0

“I have chosen to no longer be apologetic for my femaleness and my femininity. And I want to be respected in all of my femaleness because I deserve to be.”

With humour and levity, here Adichie offers readers a unique definition of feminism for the twenty-first century—one rooted in inclusion and awareness. She shines a light not only on blatant discrimination but also on the more insidious, institutional behaviours that marginalize women around the world, in order to help readers of all walks of life better understand the often masked realities of sexual politics. Throughout, she draws extensively on her own experiences—in the U.S., in her native Nigeria, and abroad—offering an artfully nuanced explanation of why the gender divide is harmful to women and men, alike.

I think this was a good overall look at feminism. The author did a great job of explaining the issue in a real but witty way that makes it understandable to everyone. I didn't learn anything new really but I did feel validated on my views and morals which is also important. It was short and straight to the point and I would advise everyone to pick it up, if only to be reminded why we need to be the change.

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