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Misogynation

The True Scale of Sexism

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Misogynation

By: Laura Bates
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A COLLECTION OF ESSAYS FROM BESTSELLING AUTHOR AND FOUNDER OF THE EVERYDAY SEXISM PROJECT, LAURA BATES.

'Following [Everyday Sexism] will make most women feel oddly saner.' Caitlin Moran
'Piercingly astute.' Stylist

Laura Bates, pioneering feminist, activist and bestselling author, has given voice to hundreds of thousands of women through her international Everyday Sexism Project. Drawing attention to both hidden and blatant sexist acts and attitudes, Laura has exposed the startling truth behind misogyny in our society: systemic, ingrained and ignored.

From Weinstein to Westminster, a torrent of allegations of sexual harassment and assault have left us reeling. One hundred years since some women were first given the right to vote, we are still struggling to get to grips with the true extent of gender inequality that continues to flourish in our society.

In this collection of essays, originally published in the Guardian, Laura Bates uncovers the sexism that exists in our relationships, our workplaces, our media, in our homes and on our streets, but which is also firmly rooted in our lifelong assumptions and in the actions and attitudes we explain away, defend and accept. Often dismissed as one-offs, veiled as 'banter' or described as 'isolated incidents', MISOGYNATION joins the dots to reveal the true scale of discrimination and prejudice women face.

A bold, witty and incisive analysis of current events, MISOGYNATION makes a passionate argument for stepping back, opening our eyes and allowing ourselves to see the bigger picture.

IN PRAISE OF LAURA BATES

'Funny and clever.' Telegraph
'Girl Up is an essential compendium of wit, wisdom, advice and straight-talk.' Sarah Knight
'We owe Bates a great debt of gratitude for her Everyday Sexism Project.' LA Times
'Laura was one of the first women to harness the power of social media to fight sexism and misogyny and give millions of young women a voice.' Grazia
'Bates takes a myth-busting approach to body image, food, sex and advertising and is particularly good at boiling down feminist language into a snappy, everyday vernacular' Metro
'For any woman who is sick of being told how to act, how to dress, or how to ward off unwanted advances, [Girl Up] is for you. Independent
'[Girl Up is] another hard-hitting book which exposes the truth surrounding pressures on body image, false representations in the media, and lots of issues very relevant to girls today. Red©2018 Laura Bates (P)2018 Simon & Schuster Audio UK
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It’s like an encyclopaedia of what it’s like to be a woman in Britain. There needs to be a deeper look at what it’s like to be a BAME, disabled and LGBTQ+ but as a basic founding stone of women’s experiences, this is solid and necessary listening. I really hope men will listen to it too.

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Couldn't stop listening to this audio book. I finished it within 3 days! Everyone should read this book, men and women... My husband and I spent hours discussing it, we bought thought it was great. Thank you, Laura Bates, for researching, writing and fighting for feminism!! I have experienced many misogynistic moments, sometimes from people related to me. I stand up to these people every time, and I hope this book will help others to do the same!

Thought Provocing and well written book

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I love everything this author does, she clearly describes and evidences sexism in all areas of life.

Every female should read!

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excellent and informative book by Laura Bates, has encouraged me to go back and purchase everyday sexism by her. Would recommend to any woman or man

So relevant, excellent and informative work

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I read Men Who Hate Women a few years ago (which is a brutal read), this is just as good and heartbreaking hearing the stories from women and girls

Eye opening listen

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