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Bad Feminist

Book • 2014
In 'Bad Feminist,' Roxane Gay presents a collection of essays that delve into various aspects of feminism, culture, and personal identity.

She critiques the concept of 'essential feminism,' which she argues is exclusive and does not account for the diverse experiences of women, particularly those of color and from other marginalized groups.

Gay's essays cover a wide range of topics, including media critiques of films and TV shows, personal narratives, and critical analyses of contemporary issues such as reproductive rights and racial justice.

The book emphasizes the importance of intersectionality and the need for a more inclusive and nuanced understanding of feminism, embracing the idea that being a 'bad feminist' is better than not being a feminist at all.

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Mentioned in 5 episodes

Mentioned by
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Kara Swisher
as one of
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Roxane Gay
's best-selling books.
16 snips
Roxane Gay on Guns, Kamala & Media
Mentioned by Roxanne Gay as containing her essay called 'The Careless Language of Sexual Violence'.
Roxane Gay: Opinions
Mentions a book on Roxane Gay's perspective on feminism.
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Parul Sehgal
in comparison to Cheryl Strayed's writing style.
ABC: Cheryl Strayed's Wild
Mentioned by Scott as someone
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Sara Ahmed
admires.
Sara Ahmed extols the feminist killjoy and iterates on her sweeping oeuvre
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Debbie Millman
in the context of a quote she used in an email to Roxanne Gay.
Brené with Roxane Gay and Debbie Millman on Love, Life, and the Pursuit of Creative Space
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Stephen Colbert
as one of
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Roxane Gay
's best-selling books.
Roxane Gay | 'The Portable Feminist Reader'
Recommended by
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Rachel McKinnon
as an introductory book to feminism.
Episode 006: Rachel McKinnon on Allies & Active Bystanders
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Natasha Mitchell
as the New York Times bestselling author of "Bad Feminist"
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