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I like it so far! It’s still an accessible read, and I only have to search words every few pages. Only problem is it doesn’t really motivate me to keep reading; it’s interesting, but doesn’t really roll along like a narrative

Excited to see the format of the rest of the book as the beginning served as an introduction. I enjoy her writing style and how her claims are supported by empirical evidence and sound reasoning. It’s academic yet accessible. Lots of useful insights so far!

“When you have been so used, as a white man, to white and male going without saying, it’s understandable that you might forget that white and male is an identity too.”

“These white men have in common the following opinions: that identity politics is only identity politics when it’s about race or sex; that race and sex have nothing to do with ‘wider’ issues like ‘the economy’; that it is ‘narrow’ to specifically address the concerns of female voters and voters of colour; and that working class means white working-class men.”

“The fact is that worth is a matter of opinion, and opinion is informed by culture. And if that culture is as male-biased as ours is, it can’t help but be biased against women. By default.”

I like the art and the author’s academic yet accessible writing style. I agree with the way she describes and defines the emotions and am curious to see what’s next. Overall I think this book will be beneficial to me.