Missed last Month's meeting, or still have more to say about We Should All Be Feminists? Here is your chance to discuss! Here are all the discussion questions from that event, including the ones we didn't get a chance to talk about!
Why is being called a feminist used as an insult by many, and why do women take it to be an insult? Should the use of ‘feminist’ as an insult reflect the true nature of the movement?What misconceptions of the movement allows for it to be an insult?
To build off what Adichie discusses, why do you think women are not allowed to get angry in society, and why is there such a large pressure on women to be liked or likable, especially when it comes to their occupation? How does the inability to get angry and need to be liked play a role in female oppression?
Within the book, Adichie discusses a lot about how a lot of the sexist beliefs and habits were instilled in us as children, for both young girls and boys. How accurate do you think this claims is, and if it is true, how can one raise children without instilling this habits and ideas?
Adichie makes the point that the concept of gender tells us how we “should” be in society. What messages do we send about how women “should” behave versus how men “should” behave? How do you think those expectations affect us?
Are there any points you disagree with Adichie on, or would like her to provide more evidence for in order to convince you?
Missed last Month's meeting, or still have more to say about We Should All Be Feminists? Here is your chance to discuss! Here are all the discussion questions from that event, including the ones we didn't get a chance to talk about!
Why is being called a feminist used as an insult by many, and why do women take it to be an insult? Should the use of ‘feminist’ as an insult reflect the true nature of the movement?What misconceptions of the movement allows for it to be an insult?
To build off what Adichie discusses, why do you think women are not allowed to get angry in society, and why is there such a large pressure on women to be liked or likable, especially when it comes to their occupation? How does the inability to get angry and need to be liked play a role in female oppression?
Within the book, Adichie discusses a lot about how a lot of the sexist beliefs and habits were instilled in us as children, for both young girls and boys. How accurate do you think this claims is, and if it is true, how can one raise children without instilling this habits and ideas?
Adichie makes the point that the concept of gender tells us how we “should” be in society. What messages do we send about how women “should” behave versus how men “should” behave? How do you think those expectations affect us?
Are there any points you disagree with Adichie on, or would like her to provide more evidence for in order to convince you?