![]() it is the idea of conditional female equality. instead of letting her internalize the idea of gender roles, teach her self reliance.īeware of the danger of what I call Feminism Lite. they are very difficult to unlearn and so it is important to try to make sure that Chizalum rejects them from the beginning. Gender roles are so deeply conditioned in us that we will often follow them even when they chafe against our true desires, our needs, our happiness. Here are excerpts from the book before we continue: ![]() ![]() It is direct-the Chimamanda way-funny, thoughtful, nuanced, compassionate, and it tugs at the heart of sexual politics in today's world. When Chimamanda received a letter from her friend, a new mom, asking how to raise her baby girl to be a feminist, Chimamanda responded with what has formed the basis of this book, providing fifteen brilliant and invaluable suggestions for how to empower a daughter to become a strong, independent woman. ![]()
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