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Why should we be feminists? Why not egalitarians?

Nina Here's a direct Adichie quote to this exact question: "Because that would be dishonest. Feminism is, of course, part of human rights in general- but t…moreHere's a direct Adichie quote to this exact question: "Because that would be dishonest. Feminism is, of course, part of human rights in general- but to choose to use the vague expression human rights (or egalitarians) is to deny the specific and particular problem of gender.

It would be a way of pretending that it was not women who have, for centuries, been excluded. It would be a way of denying that the problem of gender targets women. That the problem was not about being human, but specifically about being a female human.

For centuries, the world divided human beings into two groups and then proceeded to exclude and oppress one group. It is only fair that the solution acknowledge that."(less)

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Does anyone else think there is something wrong with this statement? “I am girly. I am happily girly. I like high heels and trying on lipsticks.” Excerpt From: Adichie, Chimamanda Ngozi. “We Should All Be Feminists.” iBooks.

Alejandra I think I know what you mean. I somehow reject that statement because the terms "girly" or "feminine" are things I have tried to avoid using since I t…moreI think I know what you mean. I somehow reject that statement because the terms "girly" or "feminine" are things I have tried to avoid using since I think there shouldn't be a norm for what is "feminine". Nonetheless (and in my immense love for Adichie), I think she used it as referring to the social construction of what is called girly or feminine. I'd really like to be able to ask her someday what does she think about that and if my assumption is real, because I have heard her use those terms several times in interviews and talks.(less)

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Why is this book not fiction? Sorry I'm trying to trigger feminists.

Allison Sylviadotter Because nothing about it is untrue. That's what non-fiction is. …moreBecause nothing about it is untrue. That's what non-fiction is. (less)

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এটা Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie এর কোন বই এর অনুবাদ? ওই বইয়ের Edition এ যুক্ত করে দিলে ভালো হতো!

Shimin Mushsharat We Should All Be Feminists এবং Dear Ijeawele, or A Feminist Manifesto in Fifteen Suggestions এই দুটো বইয়ের অনুবাদ একসাথে।

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Why do feminists support abortion which kills 50% of all unborn girl babies?

Lisa So the other 50% of unborn girl babies survive abortion? Wow, where'd you get your stats?
But if you're asking why feminists support the right to choos…moreSo the other 50% of unborn girl babies survive abortion? Wow, where'd you get your stats?
But if you're asking why feminists support the right to choose abortion, the answer is because we believe in body autonomy.(less)

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