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Available October 6th 2020
In her debut book "White Tears/ Brown Scars", Ruby Hamad paints a sharp, cutting critique of white feminism and its complicity in colonialism worldwide. As a follow up to her divisive Guardian article, Hamad addresses each and every minority group, from Australian indigenous women to East Asian and black women in the US to South Asian women in the UK. With this wide focus, Hamad shows how toxic white femininity is truly an issue that spans the globe. While the book does contain historical examples, Hamad spends a considerable amount of time on office place politics as well as defining theory. That being said, at times the book can almost feel too encompassing leading a reader to get lost. The part I enjoyed the most was Hamad's breakdown of contemporary feminist moments like BBQ Becky or AOC's career and relate it to historical and theoretical context. If these were organized into discrete chapters, the book might have flowed just a bit better! Overall, an enjoyable and validating read for women of color and an eye-opening read for white women.
Available October 6th 2020
In her debut book "White Tears/ Brown Scars", Ruby Hamad paints a sharp, cutting critique of white feminism and its complicity in colonialism worldwide. As a follow up to her divisive Guardian article, Hamad addresses each and every minority group, from Australian indigenous women to East Asian and black women in the US to South Asian women in the UK. With this wide focus, Hamad shows how toxic white femininity is truly an issue that spans the globe. While the book does contain historical examples, Hamad spends a considerable amount of time on office place politics as well as defining theory. That being said, at times the book can almost feel too encompassing leading a reader to get lost. The part I enjoyed the most was Hamad's breakdown of contemporary feminist moments like BBQ Becky or AOC's career and relate it to historical and theoretical context. If these were organized into discrete chapters, the book might have flowed just a bit better! Overall, an enjoyable and validating read for women of color and an eye-opening read for white women.