We Should All Be Feminists

Résumé du livre

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is a novelist from Nigeria. She is well-known for her short tales, novels, memoirs, and essays. She received the MacArthur Genius Grant in 2008 and was named one of the BBC's 100 Women of 2021.

Feminism is not about man-hating or extreme ideologies; it is a movement that seeks to address the persistent gender inequalities that exist in modern society, advocating for a more just and equitable world for all. Question your norms. When encountering criticism towards a woman, it is worth considering if the same comment would be made if the situation involved a man. Engaging in a constructive and positive conversation by seeking their perspective can be beneficial.

“Now marriage can be a source of joy and love and mutual support but why do we teach girls to aspire to marriage and we don’t teach boys the same?”

“When you are black in America and you fall in love with a white person, race doesn’t matter when you’re alone together because it’s just you and your love. But the minute you step outside, race matters."

“Feminism is, of course, part of human rights in general -but to choose to use the vague expression human rights is to deny the specific and particular problem of gender.”

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