Fix the System, Not the Women
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Fix the System, Not the Women
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Fix the System, Not the Women
An investigation onto the patriarchy and how it impacts our day-to-day lives.
Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! DescriptionFix the System, Not the Women by Laura Bates delves deep into the systemic injustices that pervade five key societal institutions, unveiling the entrenched biases that perpetuate gender inequality. In this compelling narrative, Laura Bates challenges the pervasive notion that women should bear the burden of overcoming societal obstacles, illustrating instead how the very structure of our society is flawed and in need of reform.
Through an incisive examination of Education, Politics, Media, Policing, and Criminal Justice, Bates provides a powerful combination of personal stories and rigorous evidence that reveals the extent of the problem. Her insightful commentary exposes the ways in which these institutions, originally designed without women in mind, continue to hinder their progress and safety.
This groundbreaking work calls for a seismic shift in societal attitudes and policies. Rather than placing the responsibility on women to change their behaviours, Bates points to the necessity for systemic change. Only by addressing the root causes of discrimination and bias in our foundational systems can we hope to build a fair and equitable society.
Throughout Fix the System, Not the Women, Bates' writing is both astute and persuasive, as noted by the Observer, and the book maintains a powerful impact, according to the Sunday Times. Building on her previous work, Bates’ clarion call to action resonates with readers and ignites a desire for change.
'I challenge any man to read this and still deny there's a problem' New Statesman
'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
This book is not just a critique but a rallying cry, urging readers to join the fight for institutional reform. Laura Bates' eloquent and impassioned prose makes Fix the System, Not the Women an essential read for anyone concerned with issues of gender equality and justice.
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Fix the System, Not the Women by Laura Bates has garnered praise for being both entertaining and informative, while providing intelligent advice that criticises societal injustices and structural inequalities faced by women. The book is noted for its clear-sighted, compelling writing and is seen as urgent and important, filled with both rage at systemic oppression and hope for change. Reviewers commend Bates for perfectly balancing facts with personal experiences, making it a powerful read for both men and women.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781398523401
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 13 April 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Simon & Schuster Ltd
Illustration: no plates
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 14.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 224
About the Author
Laura Bates is a Sunday Times bestselling author and the founder of the Everyday Sexism Project, a collection of over 200,000 testimonies of gender inequality. Her non-fiction books include Everyday Sexism, Girl Up, Misogynation, Men Who Hate Women and Fix the System, Not the Women. She writes regularly for The Guardian and the 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, Red and The Sunday Times.
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