Evan BoydEvan Boyd: Es una lectura muy interesante, principalmente si te interesa saber la perspectiva de una mujer afroamericana sobre el feminismo, racismo, el patriarcado, etc.
Lo único que no me gustó de estos ensayos, es que en muchos capítulos habla de su vida personal y no ahonda en el tema central del “feminismo”
Mexico on Jan 11, 2023
Leticia VMNL: Llego en muy buenas condiciones y es de buena calidad
Mexico on Dec 07, 2022
NaomieJoy: This collection of essays is mindblowingly good! I never write reviews, but I had to find the review section on Amazon for this one. Roxane Gay’s writing is brilliant, she is not only a cultural critic, she’s also a teacher. Her work teaches you how to be a better human, how to accept fault, how to stay accountable all while accepting your own flaws. Her tone and her vulnerability open you up to learning more about the theme of the essays, and also about your role in society.
I couldn’t put this book down, even with my distracted mind that loves to skip from one activity to the other. I just kept coming back for more! Please, buy this book. You will not regret it. It will be relevant in your lifetime, and trust me, your children will one day find gems in these essays; this book is timeless.
Canada on Aug 06, 2022
Amazon Customer: The book 'Bad Feminist: Essays' by author Roxane Gay is 'interesting' and she talks about feminism, racism to name a few. At times, I kind of got lost when Roxane talked about one topic and then it sounded as though she were 'rambling'/getting off the subject! However, I did like how Roxane says she does not like to use the 'N-word' and I actually have to agree with her! I am a Black Jamaican woman and I ABSOLUTELY DO NOT LIKE THE 'N-WORD'!!! I do consider myself to be a feminist and I thought for sure author Roxane Gay is a feminist but she is not; it took me two weeks to read this 'interesting' book and it was well-written. I also do not like the 'B-word' and I feel I understand myself about who I am as a woman, a proud feminist!
Canada on Sep 08, 2020
WES: Roxanne Gay is a good writer. The book is well written and, for the first half and the final couple of chapters, highly entertaining. The middle and later chapters drag somewhat as she deviates from discussing feminism to dealing with her issues around race, in particular, black racism. However, my dissatisfaction with these chapters may be more my fault than hers. I bought the book thinking it dealt exclusively with feminism. I guess that just because the word feminist is in the title doesn’t necessary guarantee that only feminism is discussed. Strictly speaking the title of the book describes the writer, not the subject matter.
Throughout the book the writer refers to a feminist as being someone who advocates for the equality of men and women. Since the writer refers to herself as a bad feminist one is left wondering what she herself wants. Inequality? It isn’t until the final chapter that the writer explains why she thinks of herself as a bad feminist and, perhaps inadvertently, provides us with a fuller, more comprehensive definition of the feminist ideal. According to the writer, a bad feminist is a woman who (a) likes men, (b) wants to be taken care of and have...
United States on Jun 12, 2020
Jesus B.: Roxane Gay, is an American author, professor, feminist, and social activist. Gay has addressed race, class, and gender in education, art, history, sexuality, mass media, and feminism. I thoroughly enjoyed Roxane's raw perspective on feminism. She accurately describes the delicate and complex balance of living in this country as a strong, educated, opinionated, self identifying feminist while also struggling with all the negative press that comes along with identifying as such. Everyone has a different opinion on what feminism is and many are quick to tell you what is or isn't aligned with their idealism and how you are or aren't successful at it. It would be nice to say that equality is simple, but it is anything but that. Roxane covers a wide range of complications and subject that, on one hand can be considered feminist, but don't be fooled, this book is not just about gender and equality. This thought provoking and evocative compilation critically analyzes our culture on a multitude of complex issues that are relevant for all humans of all races.
After reading “Peculiar Benefits” one quote that really stood out to me was when Gay said “ It was hard for a child to begin...
United States on Dec 11, 2019
| Bad Feminist: Essays by Roxane Gay - Exploring the Complexities of Modern Feminism | Uncovering Our Stories, Empowering Ourselves: A Guide for Well-Read Black Girls | Patti Smith's Just Kids: An Anthology of Stories for Young Readers | |
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| Total Reviews | 51 reviews | 61 reviews | 91 reviews |
| Language | English | English | English |
| ISBN-10 | 0062282719 | 0525619771 | 0060936223 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0062282712 | 978-0525619772 | 978-0060936228 |
| Black & African American Biographies | Black & African American Biographies | ||
| Feminist Theory (Books) | Feminist Theory | ||
| Publisher | Harper Perennial; 1st edition | Ballantine Books; Illustrated edition | Ecco; Reprint edition |
| Best Sellers Rank | #10 in Feminist Theory #57 in Black & African American Biographies#388 in Memoirs | #709 in Literary Criticism & Theory#816 in Essays #13,515 in Literary Fiction | #4 in Artist & Architect Biographies#51 in Women's Biographies#249 in Memoirs |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4/5 stars of 3,867 ratings | 4.7/5 stars of 2,533 ratings | 4.5/5 stars of 9,531 ratings |
| Paperback | 336 pages | 320 pages | |
| Dimensions | 0.76 x 5.31 x 8 inches | 5.7 x 0.9 x 7.53 inches | 0.9 x 5.4 x 8.2 inches |
| Item Weight | 8.8 ounces | 12.8 ounces | 12.8 ounces |
| Memoirs (Books) | Memoirs | Memoirs |
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It arrived in okay condition (the cover). But I can't give less then 5 starts cause I don't want people to think that it has anything to do with the book itself.
Canada on Sep 13, 2023