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Misogynation

The True Scale of Sexism
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Misogynation by Laura Bates delves into the pervasive presence of everyday sexism, exploring how it manifests across modern society. Through a variety of essays, Bates elucidates the myriad ways in which misogyny influences not only women but also societal structures and norms. This insightful read offers powerful commentary on gender issues rooted in reality, urging readers to confront systemic inequality.
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This book may appeal to you if you are interested in exploring the pervasive influence of sexism in modern society, illuminated through real-life examples and insightful analysis. Laura Bates, the founder of the Everyday Sexism Project, provides a compelling examination that combines wit and intellectual rigour, making it an enlightening read for those passionate about social justice and gender equality.

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A collection of essays from the bestselling author and founder of The Everyday Sexism Project, 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

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Misogynation by Laura Bates offers a compelling exploration of sexism and misogyny in modern society. Reviewers commend Bates for her incisive analysis and powerful storytelling, which deftly reveal the pervasive nature of gender inequality. The book is praised for its combination of personal anecdotes and well-researched facts, making it both engaging and enlightening. Readers appreciate Bates's ability to tackle complex issues with clarity and a call to action for societal change.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781471169267

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 21 February 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 320

About the Author

Laura BatesΒ is a Sunday Times bestselling author and the founder of the Everyday Sexism Project, a collection ofΒ over 200,000 testimonies of gender inequality. Her non-fiction books includeΒ Everyday Sexism,Β Girl Up,Β Misogynation, Men Who Hate Women and Fix the System, Not the Women.Β She writes regularly forΒ TheΒ GuardianΒ and theΒ Telegraph, among other publications, and won a British Press Award in 2015. Laura works closely with organisations from the Council of Europe to the United Nations to tackle gender inequality. She was awarded a British Empire Medal for services to gender equality and has been named a woman of the year by Cosmopolitan, RedΒ and The Sunday Times.Β 

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