Jaytee rated Love in a F*cked-Up World: 4 stars

Love in a F*cked-Up World by Dean Spade
In this inspiring self-help handbook, a trans activist dares us to be the change we want to see—both out in …
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Part of this account is documenting what I'm reading for school/my dissertation.
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In this inspiring self-help handbook, a trans activist dares us to be the change we want to see—both out in …
In this inspiring self-help handbook, a trans activist dares us to be the change we want to see—both out in …
Fifteen years before the commercialization of the internet, millions of amateurs across North America created more than 100,000 small-scale computer …
One reporter takes an immersive dive into white supremacy's explosive online presence, exploring the undercurrents of propaganda, racism, misogyny, and …
Fifteen years before the commercialization of the internet, millions of amateurs across North America created more than 100,000 small-scale computer …
I read this book pretty quickly, which is testimony that it kept me engaged. I learned a lot about the history of the far right and appreciated the ways she captured some intimate details about individuals involved in these cultures.
Maybe this is ironic since so much of this essay was about her positioning herself in the narrative, but something irked me about her personal anecdotes. I think this has to do with the fact that I am not drawn to corporate social media famous outspoken influencers, admittedly, which it seems like she is. Something turned me off about how she was live tweeting about her escapades at certain events she went to. I'm not totally sure why, though. Ultimately, I probably just want a book on this topic that is a little bit more historical and in-depth analysis of these cultures. The personal narrative I enjoyed the most was …
I read this book pretty quickly, which is testimony that it kept me engaged. I learned a lot about the history of the far right and appreciated the ways she captured some intimate details about individuals involved in these cultures.
Maybe this is ironic since so much of this essay was about her positioning herself in the narrative, but something irked me about her personal anecdotes. I think this has to do with the fact that I am not drawn to corporate social media famous outspoken influencers, admittedly, which it seems like she is. Something turned me off about how she was live tweeting about her escapades at certain events she went to. I'm not totally sure why, though. Ultimately, I probably just want a book on this topic that is a little bit more historical and in-depth analysis of these cultures. The personal narrative I enjoyed the most was probably in her introduction and her afterward section.
That said, if you enjoy reading about stuff like this and are as fascinated by 'the culture wars' as I am, I would definitely recommend it!