Fix the System, Not the Women
(Author) Laura BatesWITH A BRAND-NEW CHAPTER '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 ________ 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. _________ 'Powerful' Sunday Times 'I am in awe of Laura Bates . . . her writing is nothing short of perfect' Sofie Hagen, author of Happy Fat 'A blistering manifesto for change' Dr Pragya Agarwal 'Finish the book furious - before rallying for the next fight' Grazia Latest Must-Reads
Laura Bates
Laura Bates is a British author, feminist, and founder of the Everyday Sexism Project. She is known for her work in raising awareness about gender inequality and sexual harassment. Bates' most notable work is her debut book "Everyday Sexism," which documents the everyday experiences of women facing sexism and discrimination. Her writing style is straightforward and powerful, drawing attention to the pervasive nature of sexism in society. Bates has made significant contributions to the feminist movement and has been instrumental in sparking conversations about gender equality in literature and beyond. Her work has had a lasting impact on the literary genre of feminist non-fiction and has inspired many to speak out against sexism and discrimination.
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