Men Who Hate Women
From Incels to Pickup Artists: The Truth about Extreme Misogyny and How it Affects Us All
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**New York Times bestseller**
The first comprehensive undercover look at the terrorist movement no one is talking about.
Delve into the gripping and eye-opening world of Men Who Hate Women, as acclaimed feminist writer Laura Bates presents an unflinching examination of the pervasive misogyny that plagues our society.
In this thought-provoking and meticulously researched book, Bates fearlessly uncovers the dark underbelly of a deeply entrenched issue, shining a spotlight on the various manifestations of misogyny that continue to harm women worldwide. With razor-sharp insight, she navigates the complex web of toxic masculinity, gender biases, and harmful stereotypes that reinforce damaging attitudes toward women.
Through extensive interviews, real-life stories, and compelling statistics, Men Who Hate Women unveils the deeply disturbing prevalence of sexism in everyday life, challenging us to confront uncomfortable truths and reevaluate our collective responsibility in fostering a more equitable world.
This powerful work not only serves as an eye-opener but also as a call to action. Bates thoughtfully explores ways we can all contribute to dismantling the patriarchal structures that enable misogyny to thrive. By empowering readers with knowledge and understanding, she paves the path for meaningful change.
Key Topics Explored:
- Toxic masculinity and its consequences
- Online harassment and cyberbullying
- Sexist tropes in media and entertainment
- Workplace discrimination and the gender pay gap
- Rape culture and victim-blaming
- Intersectionality and its impact on marginalized communities
Men Who Hate Women is an essential read for anyone seeking to comprehend the deep-rooted issues affecting women's lives and striving to build a more inclusive, just and equal future.
Praise for Men Who Hate Women:
"Laura Bates is showing us the path to both intimate and global survival."--Gloria Steinem
"Well-researched and meticulously documented, Bates's book on the power and danger of masculinity should be required reading for us all."--Library Journal
"Men Who Hate Women has the power to spark social change."--Sunday Times
About this Author
Laura Bates is the founder of the Everyday Sexism Project, an ever-increasing collection of over 100,000 testimonies of gender inequality, with branches in twenty-five countries worldwide. She works closely with politicians, businesses, schools, police forces, and organizations 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 in the Queen's Birthday Honours list 2015 and has been named a woman of the year by Cosmopolitan, Red Magazine, and the Sunday Times magazine. Laura is the author of Everyday Sexism, the Sunday Times bestseller Girl Up, and Misogynation. Her first novel, The Burning, was published in 2019. She co-wrote Letters to the Future with Owen Sheers. Laura writes regularly for the Guardian, New York Times, and others and won a British Press Award in 2015. She has been a judge for the Women's Prize, the YA Book Prize, and the BBC Young Writers Award and part of the committee selecting the 2020 Children's Laureate. In 2019 she was elected a fellow of the Royal Society of Literature. Laura is a contributor at Women Under Siege, a New York-based project tackling rape in conflict worldwide and she is patron of SARSAS, Somerset and Avon Rape and Sexual Abuse Support. She is the recipient of two honorary degrees and was awarded the Internet and Society Award by the Oxford Internet Institute alongside Sir Tim Berners Lee.
Reviews
Praise for Men Who Hate Women :
"Laura Bates is showing us the path to both intimate and global survival." - Gloria Steinem
"Well-researched and meticulously documented, Bates's book on the power and danger of masculinity should be required reading for us all." - Library Journal
" Men Who Hate Women has the power to spark social change." - Sunday Times
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