16 feminist books to add to your reading list right now
In time for International Women’s Day …
International Women’s Day is approaching. People around the world are coming together to promote gender equality and celebrate the progress they have made.
Here at Marie ClaireWe all need to take action, but first we need to educate ourselves. “Knowledge will make a difference,” said human rights activist Claire Fagin, and what better knowledge than women’s feminist books that have paved the way.
Women and Power: Mary Beard’s Manifesto, It was £ 6.99 now £ 5.03 | WH Smith
Women and power It consists of two essays based on Mary’s successful speeches, ‘The Public Voice of Women’ and ‘Women in Power’. Examining Homer and Ovid, this manifesto has its roots in misogyny in Athens and Rome, examining how history has treated powerful women.
Betty Friedan’s Feminine Mystique, £ 9.99 | Foyles
The mystique of women it is a landmark book that challenges the belief that women can only be fulfilled through domestic work and motherhood. She is often blamed for a second wave of feminism in the United States.
We should all be feminists, led by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. £ 5.99 | Water stones
We Should All Be Feminists is an essay adapted from the 2012 TEDx conference by Nigerian writer Chimanda Ngozi Adichie, XXI. which breaks the definition of feminism in the 21st century.
That’s why we asked our Feature Editor, Jenny Proudfoot, to gather her favorite recommendations from her feminist book. And from Simone de Beauvoir and Gloria Steinem to the works of Laura Bates and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, there’s no shortage of inspiration.
We’ve also included some of our favorite novelties, including Emily Ratajkowski, Saba Sams, and more. There’s something for everyone, personal essays, informative short stories, and unforgettable memories you don’t want to leave out. If you’re looking for another way to show your support, don’t forget to check out the list of the best International Women’s Day gifts and feminist slogan t-shirts. Happy changing International Women’s Day guys!
