Bad Feminist: Essays
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| Rating | : | 4.90 (507 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 006269569X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 400 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-03-27 |
| Language | : | English |
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New York Times BestsellerFrom Roxane Gay comes this collection of essays spanning politics, criticism, and feminism from one of the most-watched young cultural observers of her generation—now available in a limited Olive Edition.“Pink is my favorite color. I read Vogue, and I’m not doing it ironically, though it might seem that way. The portrait that emerges is not only one of an incredibly insightful woman continually growing to understand herself and our society, but also one of our culture.Bad Feminist is a sharp, funny, and spot-on look at the ways in which the culture we consume becomes who we are, and an inspiring call-to-arms of all the ways we still need to do better.“Roxane Gay is the brilliant girl-next-door: your best friend and your sharpest critic. I once live-tweeted the September issue.”In these funny and insightful essays, Roxane Ga
she describes herself as a bad feminist. Gay uses these essays to empower herself Tod Hilton Roxane Gay writes in a casual, intellectual, and engaging manner that keeps your attention. The essays challenge your presumptions, often with dry wit and in-depth analysis derived from her education, observations, and life experiences. Her biographical stories and ane. It's always a struggle to find that perfect feminist stance C.Erickson I didn’t know what to expect when opening a book entitled, “Bad Feminist.” I certainly didn’t expect to read about Gay’s devotion to the Sweet Valley High book series, or her obsession with competitive Scrabble, or her enjoyment of the Hun. Something you can feel J. Ross I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I found it to be on point, relevant, I spoke to issues that are and have been poignant for women of all communities.
To combat the demeaning stereotype that feminists are humorless, Gay imbues her essays with levity. "They are, like feminism, flawed, but they come from a genuine place." This place, as displayed throughout the course of her excellent essay collection, is also one of daring intelligence, imagination, and empathy. (For example, Gay's takedown of The Help is extraordinary, but the same arguments return repeatedly in pieces about other films.) Still, this is such a small complaint in a rare collection where each and every piece is vital and the book as a whole feels important. --Kevin Nguyen. An Best Book of the Month, August 2014: "These essays are political and they are personal," Roxanne Gay announces in the introduction of Bad Feminist. It's smart and laugh-out-loud funny essay, and in a humbling turn, Gay herself finds a s