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“Introducing Bad Feminist... Though really, it’s a book that needs no introduction. My Monthly Read for March is, this time, a collection of essays: Bad Feminist by the inimitable Roxane Gay. And if you know Roxane’s work as a writer, professor, editor and social commentator, you can expect more of her signature wit and unflinching honesty in this.
This book feels like a conversation with your smartest, funniest, wisest friend. If you’re wondering how it’s possible to be a feminist to your core at the same time as loving lyrically problematic songs, reality TV and the occasional questionable romcom, congratulations, you are exactly the kind of “bad feminist” Roxane Gay is talking about.
And don’t be fooled by the title – Bad Feminist makes the clearest case for feminism I think I’ve ever come across. As she shows, what’s really ‘bad’ is the casual “trickle-down misogyny” we deal with as women every single day. By moving effortlessly from pop culture to politics, taking in race, class, sexuality and body image, Roxane explores how our experiences as women are as distinct as they are unifying.
I can’t wait to hear your thoughts on this one. Bring your hot takes, your contradictions, and your best – baddest – feminist rants.”
Dua x
Join the conversation on @service95bookclub and keep an eye out for more from Roxane on the Service95 Book Club Podcast – coming soon...
Next up for the @service95bookclub...
“Introducing Bad Feminist... Though really, it’s a book that needs no introduction. My Monthly Read for March is, this time, a collection of essays: Bad Feminist by the inimitable Roxane Gay. And if you know Roxane’s work as a writer, professor, editor and social commentator, you can expect more of her signature wit and unflinching honesty in this.
This book feels like a conversation with your smartest, funniest, wisest friend. If you’re wondering how it’s possible to be a feminist to your core at the same time as loving lyrically problematic songs, reality TV and the occasional questionable romcom, congratulations, you are exactly the kind of “bad feminist” Roxane Gay is talking about.
And don’t be fooled by the title – Bad Feminist makes the clearest case for feminism I think I’ve ever come across. As she shows, what’s really ‘bad’ is the casual “trickle-down misogyny” we deal with as women every single day. By moving effortlessly from pop culture to politics, taking in race, class, sexuality and body image, Roxane explores how our experiences as women are as distinct as they are unifying.
I can’t wait to hear your thoughts on this one. Bring your hot takes, your contradictions, and your best – baddest – feminist rants.”
Dua x
Join the conversation on @service95bookclub and keep an eye out for more from Roxane on the Service95 Book Club Podcast – coming soon...
