We Should All Be Faminists

[Monava]

Here are some questions/thoughts I've created to possibly start a discussion:
- Do you have a similar experience to Adichie's "Class Monitor" story? pg 12
- Do you find yourselves afraid or reluctant in showing your anger? pg 21
- What does being "true to yourself" mean to you, and how do you apply this to your life? pg 34
- How has socialization shaped your view of feminism? pg 30
- Tell us a dream you have that defies socialism. pg 31
- What's your favorite part(s) of the book (30, 40, 44-45)
Thoughts:
- Sexism, like racism, holds us back. pg 46
- Culture must evolve to preserve community. pg 45
- Men must speak up. pg 43
- The problem of gender targets women. pg 41
- We mustn't pressure women or feel pressured as women (pg 30), rather focus on our interests. pg 36

Best,
Monava

[Estelle]

- Do you have a similar experience to Adichie's "Class Monitor" story? pg 12
A: I’ve had a somewhat similar experience to Adichie's "Class Monitor" story. I come from a family of the musically inclined. My dad was an awesome saxophone player. I wanted to play the sax just like him, but we were told that the sax was inappropriate for females because it is a “masculine” instrument, so I had to choose something more “feminine.”

- Do you find yourselves afraid or reluctant in showing your anger? pg 21
A: When it comes to social injustice like this, yes, I hold back. But we shouldn’t have to be fierce in our anger, we should just be able to call out society on social injustice and expect people to be reasonable in these so-called modern times. Dream on, huh?
- What does being "true to yourself" mean to you, and how do you apply this to your life? pg 34
A: I feel it means to be and do what suits me, so long as it doesn’t hurt anyone or encroach upon anyone’s human rights.

- How has socialization shaped your view of feminism? pg 30
A: Wow. I guess I’ve been a feminist all along. I share many of her points of view. However I’m still conflicted by my view of chivalry. So it is possible to be seen as equals, and still say “ladies first”?
- Tell us a dream you have that defies socialism. pg 31
A: I’m with Adichie. Men should be as careful about how their actions (good and bad) affect their partners inasmuch as what is expected of women.

- What's your favorite part(s) of the book (30, 40, 44-45)
A: Not certain. I was blown away by this thought provoking insight.
Thoughts:
A: I must admit, in these yet to be United States we’ve come a long way as it relates to female rights. While the governing entities afford us many liberties and freedoms as women, the men still have a ways to go in socially adopting these principals. Yet it still seems we’re way ahead of many other countries.

[Monava]

Thank you Estelle. We hope to see you at the discussion meeting 5/25 at 12:30p in the OAS 8th floor conference room.
Be sure to bring your lunch. If you can't make it, we'll share your asnswers/thoughts with the group.
-Monava

[Ava]

Hello group
I am wondering how meeting will be used to discuss each book. I am unable to attend the first meeting so I wanted to be sure I have an opportunity to have some input.


Thanks
Ava

[Ava]

Sorry,
My question was how many meetings will be used to discuss each book.

thanks
Ava

[Monava]

Hi Ava!
One meeting for each book. The meeting facilitator (whoever suggested the book, this time me, Monava) will prepare 3-5 questions and share them with the group, either via the goodreads discussion (here) or email.
If a member of the book club is unable to attend the scheduled meeting they are encouraged to respond to the question before the meeting and the facilitator will include those responses of absent members during the in-person decision.
Here are the questions for the next meeting:
- Do you have a similar experience to Adichie's "Class Monitor" story? pg 12
- Do you find yourselves afraid or reluctant in showing your anger? pg 21
- What does being "true to yourself" mean to you, and how do you apply this to your life? pg 34
- How has socialization shaped your view of feminism? pg 30
- Tell us a dream you have that defies socialism. pg 31
- What's your favorite part(s) of the book (30, 40, 44-45)
Thoughts:
- Sexism, like racism, holds us back. pg 46
- Culture must evolve to preserve community. pg 45
- Men must speak up. pg 43
- The problem of gender targets women. pg 41
- We mustn't pressure women or feel pressured as women (pg 30), rather focus on our interests. pg 36
Note: the page numbers are just a reference.
Best,
Monava

[Monava]

Hi Ava!
One meeting for each book. The meeting facilitator (whoever suggested the book, this time me, Monava) will prepare 3-5 questions and share them with the group, either via the goodreads discussion (here) or email.
If a member of the book club is unable to attend the scheduled meeting they are encouraged to respond to the question before the meeting and the facilitator will include those responses of absent members during the in-person decision.
Here are the questions for the next meeting:
- Do you have a similar experience to Adichie's "Class Monitor" story? pg 12
- Do you find yourselves afraid or reluctant in showing your anger? pg 21
- What does being "true to yourself" mean to you, and how do you apply this to your life? pg 34
- How has socialization shaped your view of feminism? pg 30
- Tell us a dream you have that defies socialism. pg 31
- What's your favorite part(s) of the book (30, 40, 44-45)
Thoughts:
- Sexism, like racism, holds us back. pg 46
- Culture must evolve to preserve community. pg 45
- Men must speak up. pg 43
- The problem of gender targets women. pg 41
- We mustn't pressure women or feel pressured as women (pg 30), rather focus on our interests. pg 36
Note: the page numbers are just a reference.
Best,
Monava

[Tonya]

Good morning Book club members,
I am also not going to be able to attend this (our first) mtg this Thursday. :-(

Monava, should I just answer the questions or?

Tonya