Reviews tagging 'Sexism'

It's Not About the Burqa by Mariam Khan

17 reviews

nataliebeech's review

challenging emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring medium-paced

4.0

I learned so much reading this and it made me realise how little we actually get to hear from Muslim women, and how they are continually exploited by both left and right for different purposes. Found it so shocking at times, particularly parts around marriage laws and unregistered marriages, as well as stories of the abuse some of these writers have faced. Should be required reading in schools!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Islamophobia, Sexism, Xenophobia, Racism, Toxic relationship, and Sexual harassment

w0lma's review against another edition

informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny and Sexism

Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide attempt

readingatthemuseum's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Domestic abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Biphobia, Body shaming, Bullying, Colonisation, Xenophobia, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, Sexism, Self harm, Religious bigotry, Racism, Physical abuse, Misogyny, Mental illness, Islamophobia, Homophobia, Hate crime, Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, Eating disorder, and Cultural appropriation

ericasbookshelfx's review

challenging informative slow-paced

4.75

Really eye-opening and a must read 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexism and Islamophobia

fionag's review

hopeful informative reflective medium-paced

4.25

Bloody brilliant. This collection of seventeen Muslim women centring themselves within the narrative they have always been denied yet is about them is so important. These women discuss sexuality, divorce, policing, love, queer identity and so much more in these essays. I love that it is addressed that Islam is certainly full of prejudices but there needs to be work from both inside and out to make any change. Representation also isn’t the end goal. These smart and honest essays are brilliant and you really get the feel for each woman’s passions and personality. I love how individual each woman’s relationship with their religion is, and learning about Islam from Muslim women was so enlightening. Absolutely amazing and a must read for everyone 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Islamophobia and Sexism

henrygraph's review

challenging hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

3.75

I first picked up this book a few years ago after realising that the book I had initially bought about Muslims in Britain had been written by a white, non-Muslim man. I'm grateful I bought this instead. I enjoyed it, although this did fluctuate depending upon my interest in each essay, although the good thing about the structure was that if I found one essay not the most interesting or readable I knew there would be a new one soon enough. Sufiya Ahmed's in particular stood out with her writing about how Muhammad's wife Khadija has served as a role model for her throughout her life. Overall, I am grateful indeed that this book exists.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Biphobia, Body shaming, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Islamophobia, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Racial slurs, Racism, Religious bigotry, Sexism, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, and Xenophobia

pajn's review

emotional informative reflective medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Islamophobia, Sexism, Racism, and Misogyny