TY  - BOOK
AU  - Adichie,Chimamanda Ngozi
TI  - We should all be feminists
SN  - 9780008115272
AV  - HQ1815.5 .A653 2015
U1  - 305.4209669 23
PY  - 2015///]
CY  - New York, London
PB  - Anchor Books ; , Fourth Estate
KW  - Feminism
KW  - Nigeria
KW  - Sex differences (Psychology)
KW  - Feminists
KW  - Biography
KW  - Women
KW  - Social conditions
KW  - Authors, Nigerian
N1  - "An Anchor Books original"--Title page verso; " ... first presented as a TED Talk given in the United Kingdom at TEDxEuston, in 2012"--Title page verso
N2  - We Should All Be Feminists includes anecdotes and analyses about what it means to be a feminist. She argues that "feminist" isn't an insult, but rather a label that should be embraced by all. While feminism advocates for equity and equality between men and women in all aspects of life, the fiercest opponents of women's liberation believe that feminism is a social movement that focuses on reversing gender roles and making men inferior. Adichie's "We Should All Be Feminists" succinctly unearths the need to transform social beliefs and gender constructs that promote the disparity between men and women. In essence, we should all be feminists not only as a commitment to women's liberation but also as a way of encouraging men to engage in conversations with women on sexuality, appearance, roles, and success. Being a feminist entails championing for the rights of women and trying to make the world a better place for women. Feminism does not entirely challenge the biological roles of each gender as it only intends to revolutionize sexism by creating equal chances and opportunities for women and men. Feminism views people as human beings and aims to tackle the social injustices that silence people's will and power to exceed social expectations. Therefore, becoming a feminist normalizes women's success and allows men to strive to achieve even more in life. Participating in the contemporary feminism paves the way for a prosperous and all-inclusive future society. Empowering women is not equivalent to taking away opportunities from men. Teaching the community to accord equal respect to women creates a conducive environment for success. Therefore, encouraging people to become feminists tunes their minds away from cultural and social constructs that limit their understanding of gender on sexuality and roles and allows men and women to become who they want to be without restrictions. The book is critical of the way masculinity is constructed, suggesting that society as a whole must change if we are to reach equality
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