oprah winfrey recently called her a hero. the book cover of her newly released memoir ‘a different kind of power’ calls her a global icon. and i’m one of those people who consider her a personal role model. very high praise for one human. and the accolades continue, because we’re...
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‘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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i saw this book in a museum shop in barcelona and had to have it. the title, the cover, the premise on the back about feminist art and artists and ‘their experiences as bodies’—it all triggered a knee-jerk reaction that ended with me walking lauren elkin’s art monsters up to...
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let’s not make a short story long. i loved manifesto by bernardine evaristo. it was simple, to the point, and completely engrossing—just a fluid, effortless read. and for those who prefer their books on the shorter side: good news, it’s under 200 pages. yet, she covers a lot of ground,...
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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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if you’re one of those people (male, female or other) who believe that feminism is an antiquated concept, because, after all, gender equality has long since been achieved — then this book is for you. if, however, you believe that we aren’t quite there yet, well, then this book is…...
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are you ready for a journey through time and the diversity of cultural heritage? if so, i can only recommend angela saini’s ’the patriarchs: how men came to rule’. on her quest to uncover the origins of patriarchy, saini takes the reader from 7400 BCE to 2023, from prehistoric societies...
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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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