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The Geek Feminist Revolution
by Kameron Hurley
A must read. Now that women form at least 50 percent of video-gamers, science fiction fans and other forms of ‘geek’ it’s time for the geek world to take a deeper look at issues regarding the discrimination that is actively encouraged in their community.
I was impressed by how knowledgeable Hurley was in each essay and how she looked at issues through various charged lenses, trying to recognize her own prejudices and admitting to them, admitting to needing to fight against them, rather than just sweeping them under the rug and saying, I’m not prejudiced.
I would say this would also be a great book to read for those trying to get published, Hurley points out aspects of writing that many wouldn’t consider, such as owning what you say, or apologizing.
I was looking for slightly more on some of the biggest issues, such as Gamergate, but I was happy with the essays included. Thoughtful and a great start, but more needs to be said on this topic.
I was impressed by how knowledgeable Hurley was in each essay and how she looked at issues through various charged lenses, trying to recognize her own prejudices and admitting to them, admitting to needing to fight against them, rather than just sweeping them under the rug and saying, I’m not prejudiced.
I would say this would also be a great book to read for those trying to get published, Hurley points out aspects of writing that many wouldn’t consider, such as owning what you say, or apologizing.
I was looking for slightly more on some of the biggest issues, such as Gamergate, but I was happy with the essays included. Thoughtful and a great start, but more needs to be said on this topic.