Fix the System, Not the Women
Failed to add items
Add to basket failed.
Add to wishlist failed.
Remove from wishlist failed.
Adding to library failed
Follow podcast failed
Unfollow podcast failed
£0.99/mo for the first 3 months
Prime members: New to Audible? Get 2 free audiobooks during trial.
Fix the System, Not the Women
Buy Now for £12.99
No valid payment method on file.
We are sorry. We are not allowed to sell this product with the selected payment method
-
Narrated by:
-
Laura Bates
-
By:
-
Laura Bates
About this listen
'Get your daughters to read this, but only after your partners and sons have finished it’ Jo Brand
'An astute and persuasive page-turner' Observer
'Powerful’ Sunday Times
_____________________________________________________
Too often, we blame women. For walking home alone at night. For not demanding a seat at the table. For not overcoming the odds that are stacked against them.
This distracts us from the real problem: the failings and biases of a society that was not built for women. In this explosive book, feminist writer and activist Laura Bates exposes the systemic prejudice at the heart of five of our key institutions.
Education
Politics
Media
Policing
Criminal justice
Combining stories with shocking evidence, Fix the System, Not the Women is a blazing examination of sexual injustice and a rallying cry for reform.
________________________________________________
'A blistering manifesto for change' Dr Pragya Agarwal
'I am in awe of Laura Bates . . . her writing is nothing short of perfect' Sofie Hagen, author of Happy Fat
‘Finish the book furious – before rallying for the next fight’ Grazia Latest Must-Reads©2022 Laura Bates (P)2022 Simon & Schuster, UK
Listeners also enjoyed...
Critic reviews
(Jo Brand)
What listeners say about Fix the System, Not the Women
Average customer ratingsReviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Liz
- 22-05-23
Another Outstanding Book
Everyone needs to read this book. Like all her books they are an eye opener of the systemic abuse of women in the UK and across the world. There are no isolated incidents. Years and years of misogyny is the problem.
I found it very upsetting and distressing but also full of hope too. Thank you Laura ❤️
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
2 people found this helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- SarahJ
- 29-05-22
Brilliant, clear stated. How much longer can this situation continue?
This book should be required reading for everyone in the UK.
We have a huge problem in our society, one that is just being swept under an enormous carpet, but people like Laura Bates are brave enough to name the problem, and shame the people who allow it to continue.
This book points to exactly where the problem is and what we, as a society, can do about it. Highly recommended.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
4 people found this helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- leah Toshack
- 20-02-25
Very relatable
A very relatable book, which is unfortunate given its subject matter.i highly recommend everyone giving it a go at least once!
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
1 person found this helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Dan Buckland
- 24-12-22
A difficult but essential read
I couldn't put this book down! A difficult but essential read filled with unbelievable (or sadly not so unbelievable) stories and statistics that should convince anyone that there's a need to talk about the systems in which we live and work to change them.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
2 people found this helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Anonymous User
- 02-02-23
Love love love
I love that the author combined facts with true feelings. This book is a must read for those who want to know more about feminism.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
1 person found this helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Gemma
- 17-02-25
Great Read
Loved this one from Laura Bates. Thank you for opening our eyes to this and hopefully men will take note
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
1 person found this helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Murray
- 15-05-22
Another wonderful, impactful book by Laura Bates
I think I’ve read every nonfiction book Bates has written, and a lot of other feminist works. All of Bates’ work is so thoroughly researched and clearly written and she is the best author I’ve come across both for stirring my emotions, validating and putting into context my own experiences and helping me to learn more about the experiences of other women and girls through always considering intersectionality that isn’t visible to me as a white, middle class woman. In this book she puts all that into even more context exploring the structure and systems that hold us all back from progress. I can’t recommend her writing enough, and I wish everyone, especially law makers, would read this book and heed its advice. Thankyou Laura for your words, bravery and hard work.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
7 people found this helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Katherine Cosgrave
- 21-06-22
makes you realise you aren't going mad!
I loved this. Laura is soo brilliant at being clear and concise and giving you the facts and figures in a way that makes you realise the system is screwed.... but for real. . not just coz you have a bad day and get annoyed.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
3 people found this helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- jake arrindell
- 16-09-22
fantastic eye opening read
would recommend to all. a very eye opening book for me, with a very important and powerful message
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Cliente Amazon
- 29-11-22
Essential reading for all sexes and genders!
Eye opening, very necessary book.
Superbly written, superbly read by the author (one of the best narrators I've listened to).
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!