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cozylifewithabby's review against another edition
reflective
medium-paced
2.5
This is just okay. It is a short essay introduction to the idea of feminism. I love Adichie's single story TED talk and I think I went in with too high of expectations. This book essentially says that gender roles are a societal construct, but that society is always changing. Therefore we should all be feminists so that we can all live our best lives where we feel confident being ourselves. Good sentiment, but no real direction or inspiration.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny and Rape
molly_rose's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny and Sexism
bookwormcaroline's review against another edition
informative
reflective
fast-paced
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny
Minor: Rape
marissasa's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
4.0
This essay is short and to the point, as it's a modified version of Adichie's original TED talk. I agree with everything that was said here, in that the socialization of boys and girls across the world has been patriarchal and hindering to girls. I particularly like the point about feminism being defined as the social, political, and economic equality of sexes, yet some men are threatened by feminism out of insecurity and question why the term is feminism instead of just human rights. Although I think this piece is so valuable and can open the eyes of those who have never considered the way women are disrespected in society, I also want to acknowledge the anti-trans sentiments Adichie has held in the past and her support for she who shall not be named. It is possible to separate a person and their works, which is why I still rate this a 4 star (the TED talk is still better imo) but it would be amiss to not recognize the lack of intersectionality for all women from this author.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny
Minor: Death
thewordsdevourer's review against another edition
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
3.25
adeptly and effectively discuss and explore the basic reasons of first world feminism, also that of the middle-class, though less intersectional and groundbreaking than I thought it would be. adichie's personal experiences, however, really add depth to the narrative. this is a clear and concise argument for feminism effectively infused with "small" examples in daily life that illustrates the personal and systemic levels of sexism, but some things are a lil outdated.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny and Sexism
emmaopaline's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, and Religious bigotry
Minor: Misogyny
kaymichelle's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny and Sexism
Moderate: Rape
dean_issov's review against another edition
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
4.0
We Should All Be Feminists by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is just super wonderful and heartfelt; the author just gives this hopeful and comforting aura as you're reading her powerful memoir. This book, with its surprisingly short length, tells so much about the author's life as a woman growing up in Africa; and it does so with such great pacing and prose that it is a perfect book to read if you want to understand feminism as a man because, from a man's perspective, the author tells so many things that most women know personally that you and I probably don't notice at all so it's going to be a bit introspective. I remember having such a fun time reading this and just sincerely enjoying learning from this woman's life, I highly recommend this, it will take you no less than 2 hours to read this entire memoir and you'll just get a lot from it.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny