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Fixed It

Violence and the representation of women in the media

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Fixed It

By: Jane Gilmore
Narrated by: Jane Gilmore
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 On average, at least one woman is murdered by a current or former partner every week in Australia. Far too many Australian women have experienced physical or sexual violence. Only rarely do these women capture the attention of the media and the public. What can we do to stem the tide of violence and tragedy?

Finally, we are starting to talk about this epidemic of gendered violence, but too often we are doing so in a way that can be clumsy and harmful. Victim blaming, passive voice and over-identification with abusers continue to be hallmarks of reporting on this issue. And, with newsrooms drastically cutting staff and resources, and new business models driven by rapid churn and the 24 hour news cycle journalists and editors often don't have the time or resources bring new ways of thinking into their newsrooms.

Fixed It demonstrates the myths that we're unconsciously sold about violence against women, and undercuts them in a clear and compelling way. This is a bold, powerful look at the stories we are told - and the stories we tell ourselves - about gender and power, and a call to action for all of us to think harder and do better.©2019 Jane Gilmore (P)2019 Penguin Random House Australia Gender Studies Law Social Sciences Discrimination
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Wish it wasn’t. But this is a book that should be read or listened to especially by our menfolk who often have a blind spot for these issues. Well written researched and read by author. Give up some hours and listen as there is hope.

On my must read list

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Expertly organised, thought-provoking with detailed research underpinning a compelling message 🙌🏼. This is an important contribution to creating social change. Please keep up the great work.

Compelling

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Great narration, very informative, has opened my eyes to a lot more about the media

awesome

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Unfortunately the narration lets this down. if the subjects raised weren't so important i wouldnt have finished this book

amazing subject to discuss

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I absolutely loved this book, I'm going to return to it as quickly as possible, take notes, and never stop recommending this book to people. Thank you Jane, you have inspired me to my core

We all need to hear this

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I had high hopes for this book and yet it still exceeded my expectations. A book we all needed and a book we all need to read. Everyone can learn something from this book, I certainly have!

Truly excellent

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To understand the ways misogyny operate within societies and the way this supports and encourages violence against women (children, ppl w/ a disability, trans folks, and indigenous women). Hard read/listen but worth it. The most comprehensive book on this subject I’ve read.

A must read!

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