We Should All Be Feminists

We Should All Be Feminists

-- Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Although I knew this is a short book, it turned out to be even shorter than I expected. In this brief work, Ms. Adichie has related her views on feminism - what it means to her, and how it is an often misunderstood term. The essay carries a great deal of warmth and is interspersed with engaging personal encounters and experiences.

Now, I completely agree with the thoughts and views that Ms. Adichie has expressed in this book, but I did not feel that it was as groundbreaking a work as it has been cited as. Growing up in a middle-class Indian family, this has been a reality for me for most of my life. And as for the bias that women face at work, it is universal anyway.

Yet, I am glad that she has used her voice, which carries an influence on the global stage, to bring these concerns to the forefront. I do hope, even if it is a thin hope, that at least some people will listen to it with an open mind, understand it and help to move towards a better social balance.