Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie "We Should All Be Feminists" PDF

What does “feminism” mean today? That is the question at the heart of We Should All Be Feminists, a personal, eloquently-argued essay — adapted from her much-viewed Tedx talk of the same name — by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, the award-winning author of Americanah.
" I love the eloquent way this essay is worded; it’s persuasive but doesn’t pressure you or force you into agreeing with her ... This book is tiny, insightful and would make a perfect present as it also looks gorgeous." - The Guardian UK

With humour and levity, here Adichie offers readers a unique definition of feminism for the twenty-first century — one rooted in inclusion and awareness. She shines a light not only on blatant discrimination but also the more insidious, institutional behaviours that marginalize women around the world, in order to help readers of all walks of life better understand the often masked realities of sexual politics. Throughout, she draws extensively on her own experiences — in the U.S., in her native Nigeria, and abroad — offering an artfully nuanced explanation of why the gender divide is harmful for women and men, alike.

"Adichie gives insight into the micro-aggressions women often face and how they go unnoticed. It unpacks the negative connotations attached to the word feminism. It’s a beginner’s handbook for the 21st century. However, as it is a mere introduction, it doesn’t touch upon intersectionality in as much depth as needs to be. Its focus lies heteronormatively on gender as a social construction. " - Sana Panuwani, The Tempest

Argued in the same observant, witty and clever prose that has made Adichie a bestselling novelist, here is one remarkable author’s exploration of what it means to be a woman today — and an of-the-moment rallying cry for why we should all be feminists.