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desterman's review against another edition
4.0
Former politician Stott Despoja is now the Chair of the Board of ‘Our Watch’, the national foundation to prevent violence against women and children. In this essay she outlines the horrific statistics surrounding domestic violence in Australia – that on average the police are called to a domestic violence incident every two minutes and that every week a woman is murdered by a partner or ex-partner. Stott Despoja writes with such clarity and conviction this was a good read on an unpleasant issue. She outlines a number of ways that this trend can be reversed, starting with prevention through educational programs. It’s a stark reminder of the difficulties involved in changing cultural practices, but insists that it isn’t impossible.
coolchick_cesc's review against another edition
informative
medium-paced
3.0
A well researched and well intentioned essay, but one that doesn’t really bring anything new to the table. I’m sure the target audience, and the people who would be most likely to read it, already know everything Stott Despoja writes about. I also found it to be a bit 3rd wave feminism-y, in that it doesn’t use very inclusive language, isn’t particularly intersectional, and applauds JK Rowling for being a good feminist??
taylacollier's review
5.0
A severely important read for all, I would recommend anyone considering it to pick up this short collection of intelligent and incredible well researched pieces by Natasha Scott Despoja.
So often we are faced with tragic reminders of the prevalence of domestic violence against women and their children in our community. Equally often myself and many others wonder what route there could possibly be out of this complex, layered and convoluted state of tragedy.
Natasha Scott Despoja presents a solution through actionable prevention plans in our communities. With an admirable depth of knowledge and consideration of the multifaceted challenges in prevention efforts. Shedding light on the incredible work of many organisations including Our Watch. To which, all profits of this book are donated.
So often we are faced with tragic reminders of the prevalence of domestic violence against women and their children in our community. Equally often myself and many others wonder what route there could possibly be out of this complex, layered and convoluted state of tragedy.
Natasha Scott Despoja presents a solution through actionable prevention plans in our communities. With an admirable depth of knowledge and consideration of the multifaceted challenges in prevention efforts. Shedding light on the incredible work of many organisations including Our Watch. To which, all profits of this book are donated.
tessakm's review
5.0
God, this essay made me so angry. I underlined almost every second line. I will now proceed to lend this to every person I know - particularly the men in my life who say they feel 'undereducated' on the subject, and don't know where to start.
Stott Despoja's refreshingly intersectional take on the national epidemic that is violence against women in Australia is heartbreaking but important. With discussions ranging from how stereotyped gender roles affect children, to a heartbreaking list of statistics and commentary on Destroy The Joint's 'Counting Dead Women' initiative, this is a must read for any Australian looking to become better informed about this horrific national emergency.
Stott Despoja's refreshingly intersectional take on the national epidemic that is violence against women in Australia is heartbreaking but important. With discussions ranging from how stereotyped gender roles affect children, to a heartbreaking list of statistics and commentary on Destroy The Joint's 'Counting Dead Women' initiative, this is a must read for any Australian looking to become better informed about this horrific national emergency.
megdrury's review
5.0
An easy five stars. I’d recommend this essay to anyone, whether you’re familiar with the horrors of the violence against women epidemic, or you’re someone who feels undereducated on the topic and wants to start somewhere. It’s a short, succinct, easy to read essay that certainly contains multitudes.
georgia29's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
fast-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death and Domestic abuse