‘against white feminism’ by rafia zakaria reads like a masterclass in intersectional feminism, covering everything from politics to war, from sexuality to capitalism, and much more in between. drawing on her experience as a civil rights lawyer and her perspective as a pakistani immigrant in the us, zakaria delivers a...
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impossible to have followed any kind of news over the last five (or so) years without coming across the terms ‘debt’—as in government debt—and ‘inflation’. understanding our economic context is key to understanding the world we live in, so i wanted to dig deeper into these concepts. the book i...
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i read most of this book speechless. with raised eyebrows. feeling very naïve. i expected 'the cost of sexism' to be some sort of feminist personal finance manifesto. what i found, however, was a deeply nuanced analysis of the world's economy through a gender lens. now, if this sounds somewhat...
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picking the next read is every reader’s pleasure and privilege. luckily for readers everywhere, choosing more diverse books is not just rewarding but also deeply enjoyable—because a wider range of voices and narratives, especially those less commonly featured, make for a richer reading experience. this is the premise at the...
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i always knew i had to educate myself better on race and racism. after all, i am a white woman living in luxembourg. that story of privilege kind of writes itself. however, i always saw myself as 'removed' from the problem because i aim to be a kind and open-minded...
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consider my mind blown!! i always know a book is truly exceptional when its new and unfamiliar content instantly feels obvious. when the knowledge it provides shifts everything i know ever so slightly, making it impossible to imagine ever 'unknowing' it again. it is a profound and lasting feeling. and...
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empowering. uplifting. inspirational. these are just three of the many adjectives that come to mind when i think of chidera eggerue’s books ‘what a time to be alone’ and ‘how to get over a boy’. feminism in these books, eggerue effortlessly combines the wisdom of her lived experience with many...
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i stayed up very late last wednesday (6 january) to follow events in the states and have ever since, as i’m sure a lot of people around the globe did. i’m also sure i’m not alone when i say that these developments scare me. that’s what the threat of losing...
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my own words by ruth bader ginsburg is a condensed and situated version of the intellectual heritage of one of the biggest thinkers, intellectuals and idealists of the last sixty (or so) years.
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