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Everyday Sexism

By: Laura Bates
Narrated by: Laura Bates, Sarah Brown
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With an introduction by Sarah Brown

Women are standing up and #shoutingback. In a culture that's driven by social media, for the first time women are using this online space (@EverydaySexism, www.everydaysexism.com) to come together, share their stories, and encourage a new generation to recognise the problems that women face.

This book is a call to arms in a new wave of feminism and it proves sexism is endemic - socially, politically, and economically. But women won't stand for it. The Everyday Sexism Project is grounded in reality; packed with substance, validity, and integrity and it shows that women will no longer tolerate a society that ignores the dangers and endless effects of sexism.

In 2012 after being sexually harassed on London public transport Laura Bates, a young journalist, started a project called Everyday Sexism to collect stories for a piece she was writing on the issue. Astounded by the response she received and the wide range of stories that came pouring in from all over the world, she quickly realised that the situation was far worse than she'd initially thought. Enough was enough. From being leered at and wolf-whistled on the street, to aggravation in the work place and serious sexual assault, it was clear that sexism had been normalised. Bates decided it was time for change.

This bold, jaunty, and ultimately intelligent book is the first to give a collective voice to the protest against sexism. This game-changing book is a juggernaut of stories, often shocking, sometimes amusing, and always poignant - it is a must-listen for every inquisitive, no-nonsense modern woman. Welcome to the fourth wave of feminism.

©2014 Laura Bates (P)2014 Audible Studios
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This really opened my eyes to what being a feminist means and has changed my view on being a feminist. I would now proudly call myself one. I can't really say I "enjoyed" this book as I often found myself feeling upset and angry or just plain shocked at things that were discussed but I am very glad I read it (well listened) and think everyone should because even if you are a man you can still be a feminist for the benefit of women in your life.

a real eye opener

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I have heard it almost in one go. incredibly hard to listen from time to time (prepare tissues or punching bags- whichever works for u), but loved it and I just bought hard cop to be able to borrow it to many people to read.

disturbing book but should be read! j

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I came to listen to this having first heard Laura Bates' more recent, and more hard hitting book, Men Who Hate Women, 2020. It all started with a Twitter account in the early 2010's in which the author encouraged woman to share their experiences of "everyday sexism" long before the "me too" movement. The fact that this became a best selling book when published in 2014 tells you all you need to know, particularly those who think that sex discrimination went out in the 1970s. This is an uncomfortable read for anyone and it is shocking to hear the real life stories of people who have to lead their lives under constant barrage of sexism from those around and media. And when you consider the additional layers of discrimination faced by women who happen to be members of other minority groups "inter-sectionality" it made me, as a white male, feel very uncomfortable indeed.

Uncomfortable but important

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The penny dropped as I read this. I am not alone.

It isn’t just me who’s been paralysed as a random male rubbed up against me on a tube. It’s not just me who’s thought my voice was a bit squeaky and couldn’t be heard in meetings. It’s not just me who’s felt I was doing something wrong. It’s not just me who’s had the police suggest mental health care instead of an investigation. It’s not just me, fullstop.

The book opened my eyes. My quest to join others and help to put it right started here....

The book I wish I hadn’t read but am glad I did

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If you're a man, this book will blow any notions you have about understanding what women go through on a daily basis right out of the water.

If you're a woman, you might just finish the book with a better sense of unity and understanding that what happens to you is not your fault.

Either way, get this title and listen. It's transformative.

Get it. It'll change your mind and life.

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