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plaidpladd's review against another edition
5.0
This book is a great resource that really gives a broad overview of the different issues and facets of rape culture and lots of relevant studies and statistics. It was depressing as fuck, but important.
darbter's review against another edition
5.0
A difficult book to read, for obvious reasons. But as a survivor, I am diligent about searching out quality resources I can recommend to people searching for rape culture knowledge. Wish all people could be aware of just how bleak it can be...and become proactive in working towards creating a world in which resources like this are unnecessary.
bcarlsongiving's review against another edition
5.0
"When it comes to rape, if we're expected to put ourselves in anyone else's shoes at all, it's the accused rapist's. The questions that inevitably come along with 'What was she wearing?' And 'How much did she have to drink?' Are, 'What if there was no rape at all?What if she's lying? What happens to this poor slob she's accusing? What if he goes to prison for a crime he didn't commit?' Don't get me wrong - I completely understand why many men feel a visceral terror at the thought of being falsely accused of sexual violence, given how theoretically difficult it would be to prove your innocence. But as it is right now, we behave as though we live in a society where innocent men are accused thousands of times a day, while real rapes are few and far between. We look for ways to rationalize sexual violence as a big misunderstanding."
Read this book because it displays all the ways in which rape victims are let down by society and also because it will make you think about whether you are part of the problem. Get educated and informed, and help stop rape culture.
Read this book because it displays all the ways in which rape victims are let down by society and also because it will make you think about whether you are part of the problem. Get educated and informed, and help stop rape culture.
kbecker40's review against another edition
4.0
***MORE LIKE 4.5 STARS.*** This is a VERY thorough book, alarming and disgusting, about rape culture -- detailing how our society got to this place of justifying rape. It was very educational to learn so many ways we've accepted certain situations where women and girls get raped. Victim blaming, shaming, perpetrator saving -- all shameful ways this phenomena proliferated.
Harding does some amazing research and gives numerous painful examples of what has happened to women in this seedy culture; this book was published in 2015. The last chapter speaks of hope and what to do going forward. It came before the exposure of Chanel Miller and her book "Know My Name" - her case already seen and heard in the media. The travesty of justice that she went through is publicly known and would have made a valuable study, crucial to the themes in Harding's book.
The only criticism I had was that she often gets very snarky with her writing, surrounding factual research and examples of rape and abuse. I can understand that from a visceral level; it seemed at times to detract from the text though. But my criticism is weak and somewhat trite; this is a disturbing yet highly important book for all to read. I hope and pray that progress continues to be made in lifting up rape survivors stories, and defeating the comfort of perpetrators.
Harding does some amazing research and gives numerous painful examples of what has happened to women in this seedy culture; this book was published in 2015. The last chapter speaks of hope and what to do going forward. It came before the exposure of Chanel Miller and her book "Know My Name" - her case already seen and heard in the media. The travesty of justice that she went through is publicly known and would have made a valuable study, crucial to the themes in Harding's book.
The only criticism I had was that she often gets very snarky with her writing, surrounding factual research and examples of rape and abuse. I can understand that from a visceral level; it seemed at times to detract from the text though. But my criticism is weak and somewhat trite; this is a disturbing yet highly important book for all to read. I hope and pray that progress continues to be made in lifting up rape survivors stories, and defeating the comfort of perpetrators.
blueinkandpaperstars's review against another edition
informative
reflective
tense
medium-paced
4.5
I do have to say that it took me almost the whole month to read this book because I just couldn’t stomach reading much of it at once. I consider myself aware of the world I live in, I tend to keep myself informed about the “uglier” side of it, and I thought I would not be fazed by what I would read in this book. I was wrong! It seems that no matter how well informed I am, there is always something that will put everything that I know into perspective, that will help me to further my knowledge, and grow as a person.
This is a difficult book to read, it is one that will leave you feeling disgusted, mad, and helpless - if you're anything like me -, but I think that that is why more people need to read it!
This is a difficult book to read, it is one that will leave you feeling disgusted, mad, and helpless - if you're anything like me -, but I think that that is why more people need to read it!
bysarahalexander's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
5.0
danicapage's review against another edition
4.0
This is a really insightful book and a powerful one. Really enjoyable. I gave it a four because it's not my favorite on the topic. But it's powerful nonetheless and spot on and so much. Language warning.
layla_platt's review against another edition
3.0
This book was hard to listen to as Harding recounts real life experiences of herself and countless others in graphic detail. However, I do believe she covered a wide range of topics and covered them very well.