If you are in any way a follower of Instagram feminism, then you’re probably familiar with political activist Florence Given, and her debut book, Women Don’t Owe You Pretty. The feminist self-help book aims to provide an accessible entry point into progressive feminism for people of all ages and genders.
Florence Given faced criticism this week after her book was accused of being incredibly similar to What A Time To Be Alone, a 2018 self-help book by Chidera Eggerue, better known as The Slumflower on Instagram.
The Slumflower has come forward about the similarities between the books, arguing that Florence Given acknowledges the black women who inspired her book but hasn’t used any of the wealth generated to give back to the black community.