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caity_c's review against another edition
5.0
“The feminism that has changed the world – is continuing to change it – is grounded in the work of correcting injustices and inequalities that stem from sexism and misogyny.
And someone doing that work? That, right there, is what a feminist looks like.” - Emily Maguire
This was an insightful and detailed account of feminism in Australia. The history is hard to read and comprehend. I believe as a modern woman I have taken my freedoms for granted as I have not known fully how many women had to suffer and fight for them. I am currently at University and I owe so many amazing women who fought for my education, my gratitude. They fought against the patriarchy and what it means to be lady like. They did not stand for sexism. They did not believe a woman’s only role is at home. I am forever grateful to them. May I continue to correct the injustices and inequalities that stem from sexism and misogyny.
We still have a long way to go as Australians. There are people who believe the women’s place is in the home, there are people who believe a husband has full rights over his wife’s body, there are people who believe women shouldn’t go out at night dressed provocatively or they are asking for trouble and there are people who believe women are inferior to men.
May we erase this. May we be the last generation that has to experience these injustices from an old-age patriarchy. I want a bright, equal and just future for the next generation.
I am a feminist. It is not a dirty word. I am proud to be one.
If you believe in equal rights for women and men. If you believe in dismantling the patriarchy. You too are a feminist.
And someone doing that work? That, right there, is what a feminist looks like.” - Emily Maguire
This was an insightful and detailed account of feminism in Australia. The history is hard to read and comprehend. I believe as a modern woman I have taken my freedoms for granted as I have not known fully how many women had to suffer and fight for them. I am currently at University and I owe so many amazing women who fought for my education, my gratitude. They fought against the patriarchy and what it means to be lady like. They did not stand for sexism. They did not believe a woman’s only role is at home. I am forever grateful to them. May I continue to correct the injustices and inequalities that stem from sexism and misogyny.
We still have a long way to go as Australians. There are people who believe the women’s place is in the home, there are people who believe a husband has full rights over his wife’s body, there are people who believe women shouldn’t go out at night dressed provocatively or they are asking for trouble and there are people who believe women are inferior to men.
May we erase this. May we be the last generation that has to experience these injustices from an old-age patriarchy. I want a bright, equal and just future for the next generation.
I am a feminist. It is not a dirty word. I am proud to be one.
If you believe in equal rights for women and men. If you believe in dismantling the patriarchy. You too are a feminist.
rikkireads_'s review against another edition
4.0
I read this as a bit of a work book. I have a women's studies degree and teach women's studies in high school. I didn't really 'learn' anything new, but was reintroduced to certain facts and figures and it refreshed my memory on a lot of things so it is now easier for me to discuss when things come up in class. It would be a really good read for anyone trying to do the same, or learn about the history of the women's movement with specific reference to Australia (which is actually not so easy to come by, so I am glad this book has been published!!)
hellosarahlou's review against another edition
4.0
A really great book on the history of feminism in Australia. Another important history lesson our education system has failed to teach us
steph_canread's review
informative
reflective
fast-paced
4.0
overall really informative, a good foundation of feminist history, however the books attempts at being intersectional felt underdone and i would have liked to have seen more detail on that front, however it is still worth the read!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape
earlgreybooks's review
5.0
I freaking love this book. It's smart and informative, it made me angry, it made me laugh. It also made me realise how little I know about Australian feminism. Yeah, I definitely have some extra reading to do now.
lolabrigita's review
5.0
Great book, from both a historical and modern perspective. Made me angry, but am encouraged by past wins, too. Learned quite a bit - I had no idea there were no public toilets for women in Australia until 1902!
Overall, books like this demonstrate we’ve a long way to go in the fight for equality, and much to continue fighting for. However, it’s good to see what we’ve gained thanks to the efforts of kick-ass feminists of the past. We modern women owe them a lot and need to continue their work for the benefit of future generations (the future is female, after all).
Overall, books like this demonstrate we’ve a long way to go in the fight for equality, and much to continue fighting for. However, it’s good to see what we’ve gained thanks to the efforts of kick-ass feminists of the past. We modern women owe them a lot and need to continue their work for the benefit of future generations (the future is female, after all).
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