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We Should All Be Feminists

Why Feminism is the key to a better world

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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We Should All Be Feminists
The Need for Feminism+
Misconceptions & Stereotypes+
Workplace Inequality+
Social & Physical Oppression+
Outdated Biological Justifications+
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Question 1 of 7
Why did a journalist advise the author not to call herself a feminist during an interview for her first book?
  • A. Because the term would alienate her male readership in Western countries.
  • B. Because feminists were perceived as jealous, unhappy, and incapable of finding a man.
  • C. Because the publisher wanted to market her book strictly as a traditional romance.
  • D. Because he believed feminism was a concept incompatible with modern literature.
Question 2 of 7
According to the text, what often happens in the workplace when a woman exhibits the same strict, authoritative behavior as a male counterpart?
  • A. She is celebrated for breaking the glass ceiling.
  • B. She is quickly promoted to a higher executive role.
  • C. She is accused of being difficult and aggressive.
  • D. She is encouraged to mentor other female employees.
Question 3 of 7
What common assumption is made about a woman who goes to a club alone in Nigeria, according to the author's example?
  • A. She is assumed to be a modern, independent professional.
  • B. She is assumed to be looking for a husband.
  • C. She is assumed to be a tourist unaware of local customs.
  • D. She is assumed to be a prostitute.
Question 4 of 7
How does the author address the historical division of labor based on men's physical strength?
  • A. She argues that women have always been physically stronger than men in reality.
  • B. She denies that biological differences ever played a role in societal leadership.
  • C. She acknowledges it made sense in the past, but notes today's economy depends on non-gender-specific skills.
  • D. She believes society should return to this traditional division to maintain social order.
Question 5 of 7
What happened when the author scored the highest grade on a test in primary school to become class captain?
  • A. The teacher made the second-highest scorer, a boy, the class captain instead.
  • B. The teacher accused her of cheating because girls rarely scored that high.
  • C. The teacher created two class captain positions to ensure a boy was also included.
  • D. The teacher praised her but told her to hide her intelligence so boys wouldn't be intimidated.
Question 6 of 7
Why does the author bring up the Nigerian Igbo culture's historical treatment of twins?
  • A. To show that African traditions have always been inherently feminist.
  • B. To prove that biological differences determine cultural superstitions.
  • C. To argue that 'gender blindness' is the only way to achieve equality.
  • D. To demonstrate that cultural norms can and do change over time.
Question 7 of 7
According to the text, how do traditional masculine norms negatively affect men?
  • A. They force men to take on all financial responsibilities in a household.
  • B. They pressure men to be tough and stoic, forcing them to hide their weaknesses.
  • C. They prevent men from entering female-dominated fields like cooking and teaching.
  • D. They require men to be overly aggressive in the workplace to get promoted.

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We Should All Be Feminists Summary & Overview

In We Should All Be Feminists (2014), Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie expands on her much admired TEDx talk to address our deepest misconceptions about feminism. By masterfully interweaving personal anecdotes, philosophy and her talent for prose, she explains how men and women are far from being equal, how women are systematically discriminated against and what we can do about it.

Who Should Listen to We Should All Be Feminists?

  • Anyone who doesn’t see the need for feminism
  • Feminists looking for more arguments and reasoning to strengthen their positions
  • Anyone on the fence about the role feminism can play in modern-day society

About the Author: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is a Nigerian writer and recipient of a MacArthur Fellowship. She won the Orange Prize for her novel Half of a Yellow Sun, and the National Book Critics Circle Award for Americanah.

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