Monava’s Comments (group member since Apr 27, 2017)

Monava’s comments from the DBHIDS Book Club group.

Hi Ava!
One meeting for each book. The meeting facilitator (whoever suggested the book, this time me, Monava) will prepare 3-5 questions and share them with the group, either via the goodreads discussion (here) or email.
If a member of the book club is unable to attend the scheduled meeting they are encouraged to respond to the question before the meeting and the facilitator will include those responses of absent members during the in-person decision.
Here are the questions for the next meeting:
- Do you have a similar experience to Adichie's "Class Monitor" story? pg 12
- Do you find yourselves afraid or reluctant in showing your anger? pg 21
- What does being "true to yourself" mean to you, and how do you apply this to your life? pg 34
- How has socialization shaped your view of feminism? pg 30
- Tell us a dream you have that defies socialism. pg 31
- What's your favorite part(s) of the book (30, 40, 44-45)
Thoughts:
- Sexism, like racism, holds us back. pg 46
- Culture must evolve to preserve community. pg 45
- Men must speak up. pg 43
- The problem of gender targets women. pg 41
- We mustn't pressure women or feel pressured as women (pg 30), rather focus on our interests. pg 36
Note: the page numbers are just a reference.
Best,
Monava

Hi Ava!
One meeting for each book. The meeting facilitator (whoever suggested the book, this time me, Monava) will prepare 3-5 questions and share them with the group, either via the goodreads discussion (here) or email.
If a member of the book club is unable to attend the scheduled meeting they are encouraged to respond to the question before the meeting and the facilitator will include those responses of absent members during the in-person decision.
Here are the questions for the next meeting:
- Do you have a similar experience to Adichie's "Class Monitor" story? pg 12
- Do you find yourselves afraid or reluctant in showing your anger? pg 21
- What does being "true to yourself" mean to you, and how do you apply this to your life? pg 34
- How has socialization shaped your view of feminism? pg 30
- Tell us a dream you have that defies socialism. pg 31
- What's your favorite part(s) of the book (30, 40, 44-45)
Thoughts:
- Sexism, like racism, holds us back. pg 46
- Culture must evolve to preserve community. pg 45
- Men must speak up. pg 43
- The problem of gender targets women. pg 41
- We mustn't pressure women or feel pressured as women (pg 30), rather focus on our interests. pg 36
Note: the page numbers are just a reference.
Best,
Monava

Thank you Estelle. We hope to see you at the discussion meeting 5/25 at 12:30p in the OAS 8th floor conference room.
Be sure to bring your lunch. If you can't make it, we'll share your asnswers/thoughts with the group.
-Monava

Here are some questions/thoughts I've created to possibly start a discussion:
- Do you have a similar experience to Adichie's "Class Monitor" story? pg 12
- Do you find yourselves afraid or reluctant in showing your anger? pg 21
- What does being "true to yourself" mean to you, and how do you apply this to your life? pg 34
- How has socialization shaped your view of feminism? pg 30
- Tell us a dream you have that defies socialism. pg 31
- What's your favorite part(s) of the book (30, 40, 44-45)
Thoughts:
- Sexism, like racism, holds us back. pg 46
- Culture must evolve to preserve community. pg 45
- Men must speak up. pg 43
- The problem of gender targets women. pg 41
- We mustn't pressure women or feel pressured as women (pg 30), rather focus on our interests. pg 36

Best,
Monava

Hi there!


I'd like to make a suggestion for our first book:
We should all be Feminists by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Here's her Wiki page:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chimama...

Here's more info about this book:
https://www.amazon.com/We-Should-All-...

Here are her other books:
https://www.amazon.com/Chimamanda-Ngo...

Best,
Monava