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The Intersectional Environmentalist: How to Dismantle Systems of Oppression to Protect People + Planet
Leah Thomas
4.18 AVERAGE
566 reviews for:
The Intersectional Environmentalist: How to Dismantle Systems of Oppression to Protect People + Planet
Leah Thomas
4.18 AVERAGE
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While this book will be useful to many who are unfamiliar with the concepts discussed, I found it to be a basic overview rather than the in-depth critical analysis I had hoped for. The text is most similar to an undergraduate introductory textbook, with a focus predominantly on the United States and on explaining concepts and dynamics of power and marginalization. The final chapter, “People + Planet,” and the toolkit were somewhat more productive and wider-reaching—though I eat largely plant-based and research my clothing purchases already. I’m glad this book exists, as it is well-researched and provides a lot of connections to other valuable work; however, it didn’t wholly meet my expectations.
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Intersectional Environmentalist is as solid overview of intersectionality as it pertains to the environment with many examples. I found it to be a good foundation, but was slightly unorganized. This could be due to the fact that I listened to it in audiobook and could not see any visual queues. There was also a weird robot voice reading sometimes??? no clue why.
A really accessible, educational, honest, and vulnerable look at the intersections of climate justice/liberation, racism, and white supremacy. It's all at once a guide book, a history book, a discussion book, an interview book, and so much more. With the voices of climate activists of color from all backgrounds and specialties, it educates on a berth of subjects, impressive in how in navigates MANY different aspects of racism and climate justice, while also showing how this slim book is only a fraction of this wider topic.
It's pretty easy to read, which is part of why it works so well, and because its structure and format changes throughout, so it's not a dry or dense read.
Full disclosure: I read an ARC and also interviewed Leah Thomas about the book.
It's pretty easy to read, which is part of why it works so well, and because its structure and format changes throughout, so it's not a dry or dense read.
Full disclosure: I read an ARC and also interviewed Leah Thomas about the book.
I think this book serves as a great jumping-off point and a wide-lens view on the issues of systemic racism, social justice, and environmental justice and how all of these things are ineradicably connected. When we think of things like "renewable energy," "climate change," or even "sustainable fashion," we tend to either ignore or simply be unaware of how these movements leave marginalized communities behind. A lot of eye-opening material in here, and I would be interested in reading more from this focus.
I truly loved this book and would rate it with 4.5 stars. I constantly thought that I would have loved to read this as an undergrad, but so happy to have it today. I think it's a great entry book for people/students to start thinking about environmental issues in a more systemic/holistic way that also includes people. I will totally recommend this book to my friends and colleagues. Also loved that one of my favorite drag queens is featured!
The Intersectional Environmentalist is a non-fiction introduction book to intersectionality with a focuson environmental justice.
Most of the book is really geared for beginners. Leah breaks down the terminology she uses before diving into the topic. She explores a variety of topics like food apartheid, veganism, environmental policy , renewable energy , land conservation and so many other topics through an intersectional lense.
Even though I was familiar with some of the topics she visits, I was able to gain a vast amount of knowledge. I also loved her insights and perspectives.
I highly recommend for any aspiring activists, allies and people who care about our world.