“I am failing as a woman. I am failing as a feminist. To freely accept the feminist label would not be fair to good feminists. If I am, indeed, a feminist, I am a rather bad one. I am a mess of contradictions. There are many ways in which I am doing feminism wrong, at least according to the way my perceptions of feminism have been warped by being a woman”
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's Bad Feminist is a compilation of personal essays that delve into the nuances of feminism and its intersection with everyday life. The book addresses topics such as race, gender, and the media, offering a candid and often humorous look at the author's own experiences and the broader issues affecting women today. more
Roxane Gay is an American writer born in 1974. Her works include novels, non-fiction, short stories, and essays. Her notable works are 'Bad Feminist' and 'Hunger'. Her writing style is characterized by humor, honesty, and profound self-reflection. more
“She was the queen who finished out the suit of dark Jacks, dark King, and Joker.”
“There is nothing more dangerous than a woman who owns who she is and apologizes to no one.”
“do not teach me my sexuality is the greatest power i have and then shame me when i use it”
“Do not sabotage your new relationship with your last relationship’s poison.”