Read: Why feminism caught asthma in SudanĪccording to a recent interview with the Guardian, the new book explores double standards, including those governing the images of motherhood and fatherhood. Many of Chimamanda’s fans posted pictures of themselves holding banners with quotes from the book, accompanied with the hashtag #weshouldallbefeminists. It will start a new and urgently needed conversation about what it really means to be a woman today.Ĭhimamanda Adichie with her new book, Dear Ijeawele. Dear Ijeawele goes right to the heart of sexual politics in the 21st century. It debunks the myth that women are somehow biologically arranged to be in the kitchen making dinner, and that men can “allow” women to have full careers. From encouraging her to choose a helicopter, and not only a doll, as a toy if she so desires having open conversations with her about clothes, makeup, and sexuality. Read: African feminism and the politics of ‘Being Pretty’Īccording to Penguin Random House, here are 15 invaluable suggestions–compelling, direct, wryly funny, and perceptive–for how to empower a daughter to become a strong, independent woman. The book is a continuation of the letter. The response was well received on social media. The reply to the letter which came in the form of a Facebook post in October last year gave 15 steps on how to raise the girl child. Dear Ijeawele is dedicated to two of Chimamanda’s favourite women.
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