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Bite Back

Feminism, media, politics, and our power to change it all
By Hannah Ferguson
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This is a book of opinions and ideas with bite. It's news that talks back. Founded in 2020, Cheek Media Co. quickly established itself as the go-to platform for daring feminist opinions on everything from right-wing politics to overcoming taboos around sex and pleasure. In Bite... Read More
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This is a book of opinions and ideas with bite. It's news that talks back.

Founded in 2020, Cheek Media Co. quickly established itself as the go-to platform for daring feminist opinions on everything from right-wing politics to overcoming taboos around sex and pleasure. In Bite Back, Cheek co-founder Hannah Ferguson turns her sharp, progressive perspective on the issues that matter. Her bold ideas will provoke you to think, spark important conversations and inspire meaningful social change.

'A sharp-witted, whip-smart gift to the stale national media landscape. This book will revolutionise the discourse and readers' souls simultaneously.' - Grace Tame

'Brace yourself for an engaging, heart-stirring read that challenges and inspires. It's a powerful call to action for a fairer world - an absolute must-read!' - Chantelle Otten

'Intersectional feminist cheek, underscored by incisive intellectual commentary. It's great. Read it!' - Tarang Chawla

'Hannah Ferguson doesn't take a backward step in flaying what underscores the inequality at the heart of our society while at the same time offering humour, heart and tangible solutions for fixing the mess we've left new generations. A searing, devastating and unflinching view of what's gone wrong - and most importantly, how we take back power.' - Amy Remeikis

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781761821462

Publisher: Affirm Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 November 2025

Country: Australia

Imprint: Affirm Press

Illustration: Full Colour Throughout

DIMENSIONS

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 288

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About the Author

Hannah Ferguson is the co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Cheek Media Co, an independent Australian news commentary platform providing informed, progressive opinions on subjects that sit at the intersection of feminist, social and political issues. Cheek aims to make difficult topics accessible and entertaining, and to model hard and important conversations, mobilising changemakers in our community. Hannah has a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and a Master of Publishing, Editing and Writing from The University of Queensland.

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