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The Most Impactful Feminist Books of the Past Decade

Feminist literature has continued to play a crucial role in the fight for gender equality and women's rights in the past decade. The following books are considered to be some of the most impactful and influential feminist texts of the last 10 years:

  1. "We Should All Be Feminists" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: This book, which is based on a TEDx talk of the same name, explores the author's personal experiences with feminism and argues for the importance of feminism in today's world.

  2. "The Mother of All Questions" by Rebecca Solnit: This collection of essays explores the ways in which women's voices have been silenced throughout history and the need for feminist resistance in the face of oppression.

  3. "The Argonauts" by Maggie Nelson: This memoir-essay hybrid explores the author's experiences as a queer, feminist mother, and the intersectionality of different identities and experiences.

  4. "Bad Feminist" by Roxane Gay: This collection of essays explores the complexities of feminism and the ways in which intersectionality shapes our experiences.

  5. "Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People About Race" by Reni Eddo-Lodge: This book explores the ways in which structural racism affects the lives of people of color in the UK and the need for white people to take responsibility for their role in perpetuating racism.

  6. "The Care Manifesto" by Ai-Jen Poo: This book argues for the need to change the way that care work is valued and compensated in society, and for the creation of a care economy that is inclusive and equitable for all.

These books have been impactful because they have sparked important conversations and have helped to shape the feminist movement in the past decade. They provide new perspectives, ideas, and understanding of the current issues and challenges of feminism, and have inspired many people to take action and fight for equality and justice.

 
 
 

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