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A review by botanyandbookends
All the Single Ladies: Unmarried Women and the Rise of an Independent Nation by Rebecca Traister
2.0
Perhaps my hopes were too high for this book. It had the potential to be a ground-breaking study of the immense ability for women to make a great difference in the world - without the assistance of a partner. Single women completely handle finances and everyday burdens on their own. To be able to be of service in someway beyond the everyday sounded like a perfect celebration.
However, I was disappointed in the 'us vs them' mentality of the writing. Single women should be celebrated, there's no doubt. But not at the opposition to married women. Choosing to make a difference in the world should not be predicted by marital position or occupation. Unfortunately, the author too often mocked the married woman or 'housewife' in an effort to uplift the single ladies. Had she left off the sacrificial jabs at married women, the book would have been a success. I know many awesome single ladies. I would have liked to singularly celebrate their successes without having to disparage all others.
However, I was disappointed in the 'us vs them' mentality of the writing. Single women should be celebrated, there's no doubt. But not at the opposition to married women. Choosing to make a difference in the world should not be predicted by marital position or occupation. Unfortunately, the author too often mocked the married woman or 'housewife' in an effort to uplift the single ladies. Had she left off the sacrificial jabs at married women, the book would have been a success. I know many awesome single ladies. I would have liked to singularly celebrate their successes without having to disparage all others.