Fight Like a Girl (book)
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| Author | Clementine Ford |
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| Subject | sexism and feminist responses |
| Published | 2016 |
| Publisher | Allen & Unwin |
| ISBN | 978-1-76029-236-2 |
| OCLC | 1005605787 |
Fight Like a Girl is a book by Australian feminist writer Clementine Ford on experiences of sexism and recommendations for feminist responses, first published in 2016.[1][2] The book was positively received by critics.[2][3][4]
Fight Like a Girl was first published in 2016[1] by Allen & Unwin.[2]
Synopsis
Fight Like a Girl presents Ford's experiences of sexism and feminism in the context of the 2010s, including childhood experiences with bullying, mental health and an eating disorder,[4] including the role of the Internet.[2] Topics covered include "attitudes, thought patterns, media behaviour, perceptions and realities on eating disorders, masturbation, abortion, gender stereotypes in children's movies, women against feminism, men's movements for women" and victim blaming in the context of rape.[2]
The book provides recommendations for how those identifying as women can oppose patriarchy.[4]
