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_b.A653 2015
082 0 4 _a305.4209669
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100 1 _aAdichie, Chimamanda Ngozi,
_d1977-
_eauthor.
245 1 0 _aWe should all be feminists /
_cChimamanda Ngozi Adichie.
264 1 _aNew York :
_bAnchor Books ;
_aLondon :
_bFourth Estate,
_c[2015]
264 4 _c©2014
300 _a52 pages ;
_c16 cm
500 _a"An Anchor Books original"--Title page verso.
500 _a" ... first presented as a TED Talk given in the United Kingdom at TEDxEuston, in 2012"--Title page verso.
520 _aWe 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.
650 0 _aFeminism
_zNigeria.
650 0 _aFeminism.
650 0 _aSex differences (Psychology)
_zNigeria.
650 0 _aSex differences (Psychology)
650 0 _aFeminists
_zNigeria
_vBiography.
650 0 _aWomen
_zNigeria
_xSocial conditions.
650 0 _aAuthors, Nigerian
_vBiography.
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