Books like How to Be an Antiracist
12 books with a reading profile close to How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi. Growth-minded; a moderate read.
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1
Unstoppable Us, Volume 1
by Ricard Zaplana Ruiz, Yuval Noah Harari
history, theoretical
Yuval Noah Harari adapts the narrative of human history for a younger audience, explaining how early Sapiens became the dominant species on Earth.
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2
Women & Power: A Manifesto
by Mary Beard
history, theoretical
In this manifesto, classicist Mary Beard traces the historical roots of female silence back to ancient Greek and Roman literature.
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3
Obra completa : Estuche con
history, theoretical
This three-volume collection tracks the biological and cultural evolution of Homo sapiens from the Stone Age to the digital era.
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4
Feminism Is for Everybody: Passionate Politics
by bell hooks
theoretical, accessible
Bell hooks outlines a vision of feminism rooted in ending sexism, sexual exploitation, and systemic oppression.
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5
So You Want to Talk About Race
by Ijeoma Oluo
personal growth, accessible
Ijeoma Oluo provides a structural analysis of how systemic racism operates within modern American life.
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6
Men Who Hate Women: The Extremism Nobody is Talking About
by Laura Bates
Also growth-minded · history, accessible
Laura Bates investigates the interconnected subcultures of the "manosphere," documenting how online communities like Incels, Men’s Rights Activists, and Pick Up Artists foster systemic misogyny.
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7
The Beauty Myth
by Naomi Wolf
history, theoretical
Naomi Wolf argues that as women gained legal and economic parity, the social pressure to adhere to rigid physical standards increased to maintain patriarchal control.
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Hood Feminism: Notes from the Women That a Movement Forgot
history, accessible
Mikki Kendall identifies a fundamental disconnect between mainstream feminist rhetoric and the lived realities of localized communities.
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Wordslut: A Feminist Guide to Taking Back the English Language
theoretical, accessible
Amanda Montell analyzes the intersection of sociolinguistics and gender dynamics to explain how English has been shaped by patriarchal structures.
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10
Everything Is F\*cked: A Book About Hope
by Mark Manson
personal growth, accessible
Mark Manson applies psychological frameworks and historical anecdotes to explain why high standards of living often result in widespread anxiety.
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11
No God but God: The Origins, Evolution and Future of Islam
by Reza Aslan
history, theoretical
Reza Aslan traces the development of Islam from its beginnings in seventh-century Arabia to its current internal tensions.
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12
The Anna Karenina Fix
by Viv Groskop
personal growth, accessible
Viv Groskop examines the perceived heavy-heartedness of Russian literature to extract practical advice for modern living.
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