summary ofDear Ijeawele, or A Feminist Manifesto in Fifteen SuggestionsBook by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

first KEY POINT

We must try to create an impartial world for women and men

It might be difficult to believe that this feminist manifesto was originally just a letter to a friend — one woman sharing her experience with another, helping each other out. But what was first a simple letter is now a guiding light for many.When Ms. Adichie was first asked by a friend to write down some recommendations on raising a young girl feminist, she was at a loss for words. It was a task that she wasn’t sure she could shoulder. How can one give such important, character-forming advice? But Ms. Adichie accepted the challenge and put all her thoughts and efforts into creating the manifesto you are about to dive into.

Now that she has a daughter of her own, this advice has even more special meaning to Ms. Adichie. She is more intent on making a difference and changing the world around her. We must talk about raising children differently — only then will we be able to achieve the equality we strive for.Raising your child feminist or simply being a feminist yourself is not always easy; there aren’t any set-in-stone ideas or answers — feminism is always contextual. But you should always have one key idea, the belief that you start with.Your central premise should be the idea that you matter uncompromisingly, always. Not “as long as,” “because of something,” or ”despite something" — simply matter, equally.