Not That Bad: Dispatches from Rape Culture
Not That Bad: Dispatches from Rape Culture
Nonfiction | Book | YA | Published in 2018
Book Brief
80
Book • Nonfiction
2010s
2018
YA
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Not That Bad: Dispatches from Rape Culture, edited by Roxane Gay, is an anthology of twenty-nine essays by various authors, focusing on personal experiences and broader cultural critiques of rape culture and gender inequality. Through poignant testimonies, the collection underscores the pervasive impact of sexual violence and advocates for acknowledging the severity of such trauma to effect meaningful societal change. Some essays address sensitive topics related to sexual abuse and harassment.
Informative
Dark
Emotional
Unnerving
Challenging
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Not That Bad: Dispatches from Rape Culture by Roxane Gay is a powerful anthology exploring the pervasive impact of rape culture. Praised for its raw honesty and diverse voices, it effectively captures the emotional and societal ramifications. Some critics find it overwhelming due to its intense subject matter, but its unflinching approach is both compelling and necessary. MLA.
Who Should Read Not That Bad: Dispatches from Rape Culture?
Readers interested in Not That Bad: Dispatches from Rape Culture by Roxane Gay would likely appreciate candid, powerful discussions on gender, violence, and societal norms. This audience enjoys works like The Fire This Time edited by Jesmyn Ward and Men Explain Things to Me by Rebecca Solnit.
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80
Book • Nonfiction
2010s
2018
YA
18+ years
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