Reviews tagging 'Rape'

We Should All Be Feminists by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

52 reviews

theliteraryteapot's review against another edition

reflective fast-paced

1.5

This could have been a good introduction to feminism but instead it's homophobic and transphobic. Disappointed.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Homophobia, Transphobia, and Rape

agateg's review

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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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism, Misogyny, and Transphobia

Moderate: Rape

becca_w_'s review

informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism and Misogyny

Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Rape

Minor: Murder, Toxic friendship, Classism, Death, Sexism, Gaslighting, Toxic relationship, and Child death

ambercchen's review against another edition

informative fast-paced

2.0

somewhat well intentioned but too simplified for its own good. it’s focus on heterosexuality and biological sex creates an basic, underdeveloped narrative that would only enrapture new feminists while isolating/ignoring queer women. plus, with her defensive of jk rowling (disgraced author and terrible transphobe), i can’t help but think that was a decisive choice.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Rape

orlabutler's review

informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

4.0

A fantastic read. The only thing that would have pushed it to 5 stars for me was inclusion of queer and trans women. Some of the language would have excluded these groups but not in an aggressive way 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexism

Minor: Rape

keeganrb's review

informative inspiring fast-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny and Sexism

Minor: Rape

sketchydelusion's review against another edition

hopeful informative inspiring fast-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Rape and Sexual content

madmantha's review

challenging emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective slow-paced

4.0

Funny and informative. Worth a reread if the author works on their transphobia. I appreciate growth if it’s available. Wasn’t aware of the transphobic statements of the author before reading the book. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Body shaming, Rape, Colonisation, Domestic abuse, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Sexism, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Violence, Misogyny, and Sexual assault

emisbooks's review

informative fast-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism

Moderate: Rape

shishirmudaliar's review

hopeful informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

4.5

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Content Warnings

Minor: Rape