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A review by caitlyn888
White Feminism: From the Suffragettes to Influencers and Who They Leave Behind by Koa Beck
5.0
Koa Beck leaves no stone unturned in this book where she dissects the myriad ways that white feminism harms marginalized groups. She addresses issues like the epidemic of missing and murdered Native and Indigenous women and girls, the toxicity of brands using performative activism, the white female CEOs who perpetuate abusive work environments, and so much more.
I'm someone who used to believe that the only issues that "counted" as feminist issues were those that were solely gendered (equal pay, access to birth control, etc.), and this author goes above and beyond to demonstrate why intersectional feminism is so crucial in helping the collective as opposed to the individual. I recognized several instances where I have been making excuses for rhetoric that is self-serving, and this book gives many concrete examples of ways to be a more inclusive and compassionate feminist.
I'm someone who used to believe that the only issues that "counted" as feminist issues were those that were solely gendered (equal pay, access to birth control, etc.), and this author goes above and beyond to demonstrate why intersectional feminism is so crucial in helping the collective as opposed to the individual. I recognized several instances where I have been making excuses for rhetoric that is self-serving, and this book gives many concrete examples of ways to be a more inclusive and compassionate feminist.