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A Woman Like Her: The Short Life of Qandeel Baloch by Sanam Maher
2 reviews
jinmichae's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
5.0
Such an important book.
The overall theme is how this murder was linked inexorably to the society in which it occurred. And yet, Western attitudes and media aren't blameless here either: women and girls having their lives controlled, and being punished for perceived wrongs, are unfortunately universal experiences. This narrative of deadly blame is woven throughout the story of Qandeel's life, beginning with how even as a young girl, she was punished for dancing.
Though many try to cast blame on Qandeel for her own murder, the author makes it clear that this attitude is what caused her death, and not any of her actions. If men are the audience for provocative content, why is it always the woman who is blamed? No one--not journalist, nor Facebook commenter, nor religious leader--has the right to tell women what to do or punish them for their actions. Hopefully with the spreading of stories like this one, more laws and attitudes can change.
The overall theme is how this murder was linked inexorably to the society in which it occurred. And yet, Western attitudes and media aren't blameless here either: women and girls having their lives controlled, and being punished for perceived wrongs, are unfortunately universal experiences. This narrative of deadly blame is woven throughout the story of Qandeel's life, beginning with how even as a young girl, she was punished for dancing.
Though many try to cast blame on Qandeel for her own murder, the author makes it clear that this attitude is what caused her death, and not any of her actions. If men are the audience for provocative content, why is it always the woman who is blamed? No one--not journalist, nor Facebook commenter, nor religious leader--has the right to tell women what to do or punish them for their actions. Hopefully with the spreading of stories like this one, more laws and attitudes can change.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Death, Misogyny, Religious bigotry, Violence, Murder, Sexism, and Bullying
Moderate: Sexual violence, Stalking, Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, Suicide, Grief, and Physical abuse
Minor: Pregnancy, Child abuse, Cursing, Torture, and Xenophobia
casira's review against another edition
challenging
dark
informative
reflective
sad
slow-paced
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Violence, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Sexual harassment, Toxic relationship, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Suicide, Domestic abuse, Hate crime, Physical abuse, Religious bigotry, Sexism, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Fatphobia, Child death, Sexual content, Stalking, Child abuse, Slavery, and Gun violence
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