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Awakening: #MeToo and the Global Fight for Women's Rights
Foreword by Tarana Burke. Awakening chronicles the remarkable global impact of the #MeToo movement.
Since 2017, millions have joined the global movement known as #MeToo, catalyzing an unprecedented wave of women’s activism powered by technology that reaches across borders, races, religions, and economic divides. Today, women in more than 100 countries are using the hashtag to fight the violence and discrimination they face—and winning. What started as an online campaign against sexual harassment has triggered the most widespread cultural reckoning on women’s rights in history, with global implications for women’s participation in the economy, politics, and across social and cultural life.
Awakening is the first book to capture the global impact of this breakthrough movement. Bringing together political analysis and inspiring personal stories from women in seven countries—Brazil, China, Egypt, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sweden, and Tunisia— Awakening takes readers to the front lines of a networked movement that’s fundamentally shifting how women organize for their own equality.
Since 2017, millions have joined the global movement known as #MeToo, catalyzing an unprecedented wave of women’s activism powered by technology that reaches across borders, races, religions, and economic divides. Today, women in more than 100 countries are using the hashtag to fight the violence and discrimination they face—and winning. What started as an online campaign against sexual harassment has triggered the most widespread cultural reckoning on women’s rights in history, with global implications for women’s participation in the economy, politics, and across social and cultural life.
Awakening is the first book to capture the global impact of this breakthrough movement. Bringing together political analysis and inspiring personal stories from women in seven countries—Brazil, China, Egypt, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sweden, and Tunisia— Awakening takes readers to the front lines of a networked movement that’s fundamentally shifting how women organize for their own equality.
272 pages, Hardcover
First published July 13, 2021
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February 17, 2022
I knew from the beginning that this wasn't gonna be an easy read. A painful account of women's experiences from Pakistan to Sweden. The story of how group of courageous women are trying to break the status quo. From discrimination to assault, these are symbols of a deeper structural problem. In a patriarchal ecosystem that shift the blame and shame to female victims rather than the guilty men, laws that are still present to keep women being a marginalised population and that some cultural Norms are about making women be perceived as weak, unworthy and in need of protection.
There's also the beauty of internet and how it creates a movement. The solidarity between those women and some men to remain unwavered in the face of threats, opposition and even at the risk of losing their freedom. The surprise in this book had to be the buried issues in Sweden which is the champion of progress and gender equality. They too faced the same discriminatory issues when it came to gender. However the authors made it clear that all women don't go through the same issues.
This is a book that reminds us that we need to do better. So that one day we're able to live and love as equals on all fronts
There's also the beauty of internet and how it creates a movement. The solidarity between those women and some men to remain unwavered in the face of threats, opposition and even at the risk of losing their freedom. The surprise in this book had to be the buried issues in Sweden which is the champion of progress and gender equality. They too faced the same discriminatory issues when it came to gender. However the authors made it clear that all women don't go through the same issues.
This is a book that reminds us that we need to do better. So that one day we're able to live and love as equals on all fronts
July 13, 2021
Thanks to Perseus Books and NetGalley for the free e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Awakening by Rachel Vogelstein and Meighan Stone covers the global impact of the #MeToo movement, as well as shining a light on the events that have been going on before that movement got international attention. It draws lines between the concurrent events in other countries, and how women standing up in one country influenced other women to stand up too.
This book was very informative, and the authors felt invested in sharing these women's stories. It was sometimes hard to get through their stories, as they were very emotional. There are many stories about women being sexually assaulted and harassed, so be aware of the triggers there.
I'm very glad I read this book, as it gave me a global view of #MeToo.
Awakening by Rachel Vogelstein and Meighan Stone covers the global impact of the #MeToo movement, as well as shining a light on the events that have been going on before that movement got international attention. It draws lines between the concurrent events in other countries, and how women standing up in one country influenced other women to stand up too.
This book was very informative, and the authors felt invested in sharing these women's stories. It was sometimes hard to get through their stories, as they were very emotional. There are many stories about women being sexually assaulted and harassed, so be aware of the triggers there.
I'm very glad I read this book, as it gave me a global view of #MeToo.
June 7, 2021
I read this book as an ARC through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
This book is interesting and not what I had initially thought it would be. I have read a lot of research in this area, and instead this was more like a collection of true stories about how #metoo is being utilized to address women’s issues in different countries and how these countries have developed their own activism similar to the #metoo model. Very interesting and I feel that I learned a lot. Quick read.
This book is interesting and not what I had initially thought it would be. I have read a lot of research in this area, and instead this was more like a collection of true stories about how #metoo is being utilized to address women’s issues in different countries and how these countries have developed their own activism similar to the #metoo model. Very interesting and I feel that I learned a lot. Quick read.
March 9, 2022
Started a while ago but finished TONIGHT... in honor of International Women's Day. Incredible stories of resilient women demanding and fighting for change all around the world. I highly recommend this book.
One of my favorite quotes "Women-led organizations are pivotal to advancing gender equality in their countries; they are fearless at the forefront of change, often with very little support and chronic underfunding." - Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, leader of UN Women.
One of my favorite quotes "Women-led organizations are pivotal to advancing gender equality in their countries; they are fearless at the forefront of change, often with very little support and chronic underfunding." - Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, leader of UN Women.
July 14, 2023
"I don't think one woman has not been sexually harassed in her life."
This book opened my eyes to the global struggle that is womanhood. In my attempts to become more intersectional and aware, this book opened my eyes to the power of technology and the power of women. Though hard to read at times, every difficult story was worth it.
This book opened my eyes to the global struggle that is womanhood. In my attempts to become more intersectional and aware, this book opened my eyes to the power of technology and the power of women. Though hard to read at times, every difficult story was worth it.
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August 31, 2021So much history of other countries dealing with this issue.
December 27, 2021
I really powerful set of stories about the #metoo movement and how it propaganda around the world. Also a great example of the power of social media
August 12, 2022
Good book, covered a lot of important points but I feel it lacked acknowledgemrnt of trans/non-binary folk in the global feminism movement
April 12, 2024
Feminism was a judeobolshevick creation to destroy the family.
It's leadership has traditionally been jewish women.
Junk.
It's leadership has traditionally been jewish women.
Junk.
December 7, 2024
5 ⭐️
this book gave me hope, even though it was, at times, a difficult read. intersectional feminism is the way forward.
this book gave me hope, even though it was, at times, a difficult read. intersectional feminism is the way forward.
January 18, 2023
I thought this book was excellent. I read a lot of feminist literature and what made this stand out to me is its purposeful focus on countries other than the US, to show the far-reaching effects of the #metoo movement as well as to show how true gender parity cannot be achieved in isolation. This is a true movement to equalize the sexes and it’s a battle being found around the world, not just in the US. And even in the countries where the battle is seemingly already won, like Sweden, this book shows there is still much work to be done.
I thought the writing was really good and planned out and it’s clear through the many stories in each chapter that the authors did extensive research and spoke with many people during the writing process. I love the focus on different countries, from countries where it’s perceived that women have few to no rights, like Egypt and Pakistan, to countries often known for their extreme liberalism and quality of life, like Sweden. The prologue and epilogue were great, especially the epilogue and its 5 R’s for achieving true gender parity. A 5 star read for me!
I thought the writing was really good and planned out and it’s clear through the many stories in each chapter that the authors did extensive research and spoke with many people during the writing process. I love the focus on different countries, from countries where it’s perceived that women have few to no rights, like Egypt and Pakistan, to countries often known for their extreme liberalism and quality of life, like Sweden. The prologue and epilogue were great, especially the epilogue and its 5 R’s for achieving true gender parity. A 5 star read for me!
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