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White Tears / Brown Scars: How White Feminism Betrays Women of Color by Ruby Hamad
5.0
"White Tears/Brown Scars: How White Feminism Betrays Women of Color" by Ruby Hamad should be mandatory reading for everyone, especially those who believe they already practice intersectional feminism. This book serves as a wake-up call, revealing how mainstream feminism often fails to address the unique struggles faced by women of color.
As a Black woman, reading this book was both eye-opening and unnerving, as it highlights ongoing injustices experienced by women of color worldwide. Hamad's thorough research and compelling arguments challenge societal norms and expose the roots of discrimination.
What I particularly loved was Hamad's inclusive approach—she doesn't just focus on Black women but targets and specifies how these issues affect women of color in totality. From Latinx and Asian women to Black, Native, and Aboriginal women, Hamad explicitly uses "brown" to encompass non-white experiences.
While the book covers a broad range of topics, I wished for deeper exploration in certain areas. Nonetheless, "White Tears/Brown Scars" initiates crucial conversations that are often overlooked. It provides historical context, personal experiences, and insightful perspectives to dismantle harmful societal standards and shed light on systemic issues affecting women of color.
This book doesn't just point out problems—it explains why they exist and calls for meaningful change.
Definitely plan to buy.
As a Black woman, reading this book was both eye-opening and unnerving, as it highlights ongoing injustices experienced by women of color worldwide. Hamad's thorough research and compelling arguments challenge societal norms and expose the roots of discrimination.
What I particularly loved was Hamad's inclusive approach—she doesn't just focus on Black women but targets and specifies how these issues affect women of color in totality. From Latinx and Asian women to Black, Native, and Aboriginal women, Hamad explicitly uses "brown" to encompass non-white experiences.
While the book covers a broad range of topics, I wished for deeper exploration in certain areas. Nonetheless, "White Tears/Brown Scars" initiates crucial conversations that are often overlooked. It provides historical context, personal experiences, and insightful perspectives to dismantle harmful societal standards and shed light on systemic issues affecting women of color.
This book doesn't just point out problems—it explains why they exist and calls for meaningful change.
Definitely plan to buy.