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Finished this yesterday! I loved it! Beck made so many important points about the need for an intersectional feminism and how much of mainstream feminism is highly limited. She did an excellent job discussing key historical periods for feminism in an intriguing manner! Beck proposes necessary changes to the broadening of feminism for all women rather than just the elite. I have read a lot of feminist nonfiction and this one stands out!

A hard truth I had to overcome when reading this book is that it wasn‘t written for me. This book is about feminism, but it is also a critique on white, cis, capitalist, and individualized feminism where the only issue to discuss is sexism - where basic human needs like food, jobs, and education are assumed rather than fought for. But is feminism truly feminism if it does not consider the needs of all women? Beck asks us to reconsider.

A great listen. I especially enjoyed the sections critiquing girlboss narratives and work cultures.

The majority of this book is a searing response to books like Lean In and #Girlboss that espouse a view that feminism is achieved through ascending the corporate ladder. Beck looks at how non-white (or straight, cis) women are left behind in this narrow definition.

Historically, Beck looks at the successful collectivism of pre-WWII non-white feminists, and how their needs were ignored by first-wave feminism.

In modern times, she examines how ⬇️

It‘s always a good day when there‘s #bookmail! Possibility for a #colorintitle #booked2021 🤔