I couldn't tell when the her opinion started

I couldn't tell when the her opinion started and finished

I did not like it when she said "you're either with us or against us" it the most radical thing to say. She is basically saying have my ideology or I will kill you.

I will not recommend this book

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Essential reading (listening) for all ages, genders, backgrounds

I hope this becomes a textbook in all schools, universities, workplaces and reading requirements for all libraries.

Excellently and passionately written, by being compassionate to all readers and accessible to all ages, genders and backgrounds. It is straightforward and moving, not preachy or dogmatic.

The book demonstrates the urgency of gender inequality and gendered violence while channeling hundreds and thousands of voices - the most important qualitative evidence there can be.

The book is full of care, rage and hope, with essential statistics to illustrate each area of sexism. It contains a powerful introduction to intersectionality i.e. how sexism combines with racism, ableism, homophobia, transphobia, ageism and more...

There are moments that repeat, certain mantras that return... and so they should! Living everyday misogyny is repetitive, and these points need to be reinforced and re-illustrated to be hammered in.

And I’m particularly happy to see the book didn’t fall into the trap of becoming colonial or charity-ish, instead focusing on the everyday violent sexism in the West as a Western writer, while not ignoring the global south (‘developing world’).

Thank you to Laura Bates and all your supporters and contributors for educating me, others, and making it easier to explain, illustrate and evidence global sexism to all.

This review is written by someone raised and socialised as a man.

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Interesting

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes. Lots of good information.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Womankind. Good to hear the views and experiences of a large number of women.

What does Laura Bates and Sarah Brown bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

Personalisation.

If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

We are in it together. Time to change.

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A Must Listen!

This is not a comfortable book to listen to, it's not uplifting or joyous but in a clear and identifiable way it unpacks those little moments in any given day that happen as a result of sexism: The decision you make to take a different route to work so you don't get catcalled, the blame you place on yourself for lewd comments because of your outfit, the vulnerability of being a woman in the 21st century and, most gut wrenching of all - the blind eye that is ever-constantly turned. Hearing in the authors voice the astonishment, bewilderment and sobering sadness of her research, and of the the thousands of women who came forward with stories to tell is profoundly enlightening and evocative. I was originally recommended this by my university age cousin and I can't stop talking about it - can not recommend enough!

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I inhabit a world that I am oblivious to.

What made the experience of listening to Everyday Sexism the most enjoyable?

Listening to Everyday Sexism is not enjoyable, but I feel that it is necessary. I thought that I was pretty well informed on the trials and tribulations of being a woman in the modern world but I now realise that I actually didn't have a clue. I've never had to take breaks from a book before due to the oppressive weight of the content, nor have I encountered an experience that was this unpleasant that I continued on with simply because I recognised the importance of hearing it.

What other book might you compare Everyday Sexism to, and why?

I've not read anything comparable.

Have you listened to any of Laura Bates and Sarah Brown ’s other performances? How does this one compare?

No.

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Read this now!

Review: everyone needs to read this book now! I knew I was looking forward to reading this book but I seriously don't know why I left it so long! I have been aware of the project and the Twitter feed for the project for some time and I had seen this author doing various bookshop tours and appearances on TV but I really wish I had read this book sooner just so I could've been pushing it on people sooner as well.

I struggle to say that i liked this book because I did like it, I enjoyed reading it and hearing all the stories and statistics and found it hugely interesting but I don't like the content of the book. This isn't because it isn't well put together or because it isn't a fabulous read which everyone should buy or at the very least add t their wishlists right now, but its because I find it very sad the amount of sexism that people tolerate, irnore or are completely unaware of. So I love the book and loved reading it but I don't like the fact that it had to be written.

The structure of this books makes for a very easy read. Each chapter has a theme and that theme is explored through entries to the Everyday Sexism projects, statistics and analysis by Laura Bastes. Its the perfect formula and means that every aspect of that particular chapter is explored thoroughly. The Author's voice is strong but not judgmental. It must have been incredibly hard to pull this off without making tons and tons of judgments and coming across as very one-sided when it comes to sexism but this book explores all aspects of sexism including sexism combined with other kinds of prejudice and discrimination and the sexism that men face and the way they feel about sexism directed towards females.

The thing that stuck with me the most having read this book is the aspirations of young people, especially girls and the sexism they face when deciding what they want to do with their lives. As a teacher, I now feel a tremendous sense of responsibility to ensure that the young people I come into contact with realise that they can to anything that they want to do and that they should make it happen!

This book should definitely not be confined to the female audience or to those who would consider themselves a feminist. It is such a brilliant read because of how informative it is and once read, you will definitely feel fired up! If you haven't already done so, this book needs to be added to your basket or at the very least your wish list because it is one of the most important books you will read this year!

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a real eye opener

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.

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Sobering

This book enraged me because of what it discussed and how far we still have left to go. It was difficult at times to stay hopeful that anything will change, but Laura Bates has done a commendable job of organising her theses and supporting them with horrifically true stories from the Everyday Sexism project. She is also a terrific narrator and did a great job.

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food for thought

When reading the synopsis of this book something caught my eye "4th wave feminism". Wasn't it 4th wave feminism that 'de-platformed' the feminist Germaine Greer? This is where a distinction should be made, Social Justice and feminism are not the same thing. Social justice is authoritarian in it's nature, hence the silencing of different options and objections. This is defended by such slogans as 'speech is violence' making anyone willing to speak up, do so at a high price. 

This influence of social justice came from academia yet in such a place, there is a disregard for science or even the Socratic method. Hoaxers recently where able to rewrite the 12th chapter of Mein Kampf and get it published in a PEER REVIEWED gender studies journal. 

Feminism is about empowering women and giving them a voice. Equity can be accomplished either by authoritarian or liberal values. I would prefer the latter I believe Laura Bates would too.


Having said all that this is a must read for all, a must read! While reading the book I was shocked and ashamed, it's hard to believe the accounts are real. The issues raised in this book are a serious problem that need addressing and Laura is able to provide examples and advice on how to tackle it. Limitations whether from society or from yourself is one belief you really don't have to hold on to. There are two criticisms I have of the book.

Laura Bates complaints about being treated as a collective (Ie. As a woman she can speak for other women) but then goes on to use collective ideas. (Ie we need more diversity so there is representation of X collective). Even though I understand and agree. Morals aside I find it hypocritical. I think we can do better with teachings of j"udge the content of people's character" and "be willing to check your beliefs to see if they hold true" rather than the historical oppression hierarchy that is Intersectionality.

The accounts are powerful and important to hear but I would have also liked some decent population analysis. There is data, but it all is given as evidence of sexism. I For example I'd like to know if it's got better or worst over the last 5, 10 or 15 years. I don't know how to calibrate the facts presented. However this is addressed at the end of the book.


If you are left feeling down hearted by this book (spoiler: you will) then I recommend reading Enlightenment Now by Steven Pinker which has restored my faith in humanity.

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Uncomfortable but important

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.

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