Dear Ijeawele, or a Feminist Manifesto in Fifteen Suggestions

The author claims this book is not a parenting book. Consider how the book is typical of or atypical of a parenting book.

Is raising a girl to be a feminist and raising a girl to be a fully-fledged subject the same thing?

To what extent can racism and sexism be tackled separately? Is it possible to solve one without solving the other?

Is there a biological foundation to gender? If boys and girls were raised identically, would gender exist?

Would it still be possible to raise a girl feminist if parents fulfil “traditional” gender roles? Why or why not?

To what extent is sexism contextual? How might it be misogynistic to say that “women should be treated well”?

Why is language so important for feminists? Does feminism put too much emphasis on changing language over other forms of politics? How does this relate to current discussions on the importance of gender pronouns in the LGBTQIA community?

Is marriage an inherently sexist institution? How might marriage change if people were to adopt Adichie’s suggestions on raising feminist children?