Everyday sexism /
Laura Bates.
- 384 pages ; 20 cm.
"A different version of this book was published in Great Britain in 2014 by Simon & Schuster UK, Ltd."--Title page verso.
Originally published: 2014
Foreword / by Sarah Brown Introduction. Everybody has a tipping point Silenced women : the invisible problem Women in politics Girls Young women learning Women in public spaces Women in the media Women in the workplace Motherhood Double discrimination What about the men? Women under threat People standing up A note on statistics
After experiencing a series of escalating sexist incidents, Laura Bates, a young journalist, started a project called 'everyday sexism' to raise the profile of these previously untold stories. 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 harassed and wolf-whistled at on the street, to discrimination in the workplace and serious sexual assault, it was clear that sexism had become normalised. Bates decided it was time for women to lead a real change. Bold, jaunty but always intelligent, everyday sexism is a protest against inequality that provides a unique window into the vibrant movement sparked by this juggernaut of stories - often shocking, sometimes amusing and always poignant. With an Introduction by Sarah Brown, this book is a manifesto for change; a ground breaking, anecdotal examination of sexism in modern day society. Welcome to the fourth wave of feminism