Reviews tagging 'Sexism'

It's Not About the Burqa by Mariam Khan

17 reviews

elys3's review against another edition

challenging informative inspiring fast-paced

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Islamophobia and Misogyny

Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Alcoholism, Biphobia, Colonisation, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Racism, Religious bigotry, Self harm, Sexism, and Suicide attempt

ofbooksandechos's review against another edition

informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Misogyny, and Islamophobia

Moderate: Colonisation, Sexism, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Emotional abuse, Self harm, Gaslighting, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt

dpearson5257's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

5.0

I’ve had this book on my radar for some time and I just finally got around to reading it. I really enjoyed reading from the different perspectives of these Muslim women, of course these experiences are not for every Muslim women but the amount of essays we get here was really cool to see and gain some perspective. I would definitely recommend this book, go in with an respectful and open mind and heart, you may actually learn a lot about the culture and different aspects of their livelihood.


(I automatically give 5⭐️ for memoirs as this is an extension of someone’s life and do not feel it is fair to give a rating.)

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Islamophobia and Sexism

scarroll178's review against another edition

informative reflective medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Xenophobia, Sexism, and Racism

zsuzsireads's review

emotional funny hopeful informative reflective fast-paced

4.5

A much-needed space for a diverse range of Muslim women to share their experiences and views. An ode to the power of stories, conversations and creating spaces for expression. I learnt something new from each essay, utterly brilliant. Great editing. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Islamophobia and Racism

Moderate: Sexism

Minor: Suicide attempt and Self harm

anniereads221's review against another edition

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Islamophobia, Sexism, Racism, Xenophobia, and Misogyny

taleofabibliophile's review against another edition

challenging informative reflective tense medium-paced

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, Racism, Religious bigotry, Cursing, Racial slurs, Gaslighting, Islamophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, and Homophobia

Moderate: Infidelity, Suicidal thoughts, Alcohol, Emotional abuse, and Pregnancy

Minor: Self harm, Suicide attempt, Ableism, Blood, and Abortion

CW: one mention of Harry Potter

eib_21's review against another edition

emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual harassment, Suicidal thoughts, Mental illness, Religious bigotry, Islamophobia, Colonisation, Self harm, Xenophobia, Toxic relationship, Sexism, and Racism

tlaynejones's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

5.0

I loved this book. I found the blend of personal stories, information, and the feminist perspective completely engaging. The authors are from many different countries and cultures, and their experiences were so personal and unique. If you want to lose yourself in fierce, funny, tender, sad, resilient, informative and affirming stories from a diverse group of feminists please read this. It’s wonderful.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism, Islamophobia, and Racism

Moderate: Gaslighting

sammantha's review

emotional informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Islamophobia and Misogyny

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Sexism, and Racism

Minor: Misogyny, Religious bigotry, Emotional abuse, and Domestic abuse