We Should All Be Feminist by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

We Should All Be Feminist is an extraordinary collection of essay by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, rallying everybody, men and women, to fix the present issue of gender. Through personal experiences she emphasizes how stereotypes are able to limit and shape our thinking, specifically focusing on the injustices women face. Rather than recognizing how we are, gender prescribed how we should be, setting huge expectations that do a disservice to the entire population. 

She highlights how despite being biologically different, society exaggerates these differences. However, we don’t have to be confined to a system because our ideas are able to evolve. Through expressing our feelings and anger, we will be able to collectively bring about positive change. 

I highly recommend checking out this book. It’s a short read but full of inspiration. Additionally, you can also check out Adichie’s Ted Talk which this book is adapted from. I especially enjoyed this read because of the message to be unapologetic for who you are and gender should not be the weight pulling you down in life. 

Review Written by Jessica, 11th Grade