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Everyday Sexism
- Narrated by: Laura Bates, Sarah Brown
- Length: 10 hrs and 5 mins
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Summary
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.
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- Gabrielle
- 16-03-15
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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- Claireatwaves
- 22-01-19
The book I wish I hadn’t read but am glad I did
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....
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- Christodoulou Nicole
- 23-11-21
Fighting back tears
Wow, was really moved by this book. Had to fight back tears of sadness, anger and shock at all the stories heard throughout. I've reached that invisible age now myself, but this book made me remember all the incidents of sexism I faced throughout my life. I really hope things have improved in the years since this book was written..
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- I THOMSON
- 20-08-22
A book every man should read.
Well balanced and shocking at the same time. It seems that men need to read this more than women.
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- Victoria John
- 08-05-15
A must read for every human!
This book is shocking, saddening, optimistic and a complete call to action. Please listen to it and encourage others to.
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- LauLi
- 17-03-21
A day in the life of a woman..
I am a 52 year old female and I could 100% relate to the stories of other women. This is an excellent source for people wanting to understand the everyday stories, consider the causes and the solutions. I found the chapters focused on different topic very helpful. I recommend to everyone!
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- Amazon Customer
- 08-01-21
This book opened my eyes
Although aware of geneder inequality I was sadly impressed by the information presented in this book. I do hope that more man read this book and open their eyes to the issue of sexism, and make this world safer for all. I have wonderful wife and 2 daughters and I truly hope that this movement will keep making it safer to all.
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- S Clements
- 30-03-23
Eye opening
As a guy who didn't really appreciate what women got through on a daily basis this was a painful but powerful read. Every teenager and adult should have to read this.
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- Mr A.C. Buckinghamshire
- 28-04-23
Very powerful and a great listen as a man
I feel like this is something all men should listen to. It was insightful, informative and extremely eye opening!
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- Aleksandra
- 14-01-15
disturbing book but should be read! j
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.
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