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Reviews:
1/this novel brought to light so many things i’ve willingly dismissed because i thought it was my duty to do so. we put up with so much while under the male gaze that it eventually pushes us to our breaking point. without even realizing it!from the blessing of having a younger brother to working in a male-dominated workplace, kim jiyoung, born 1982 is a relatable literary work.
2/I’m American and over 70, and I have seen and experienced so many of these situations since I was a teen. I wish there were a solution, but I don’t think it will ever come.
3/I was immediately drawn to the fact that this is a book with strong feminist themes and looks at gender inequality in South Korea with a critical eye. I am intensely drawn to stories like this, and it didn’t disappoint.
It’s translated from Korean, and written in a very matter-of-fact way, with facts and resources interspersed throughout the novel. It tells the story of Kim Jiyoung, born in S. Korea in the early 80s, and it’s separated into sections of different stages of her life. We look at how a young woman is treated by general society.
As an Asian woman who spent much time in Asia, i related all to well to the injustices that were written about. Women constantly being considered “lesser” than men. Women used as literal breeders and having very little power. Families favoring sons over daughters. It’s a society-wide problem and not limited to South Korea.
It’s not a happy read and there is no happy ending. But I found it to be a very eye-opening and sobering read. At 180 or so pages, it’s also quite short. Recommended for anyone who identifies as and/or with feminism and is willing to look at the very real problems with a patriarchal society.
