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Not Now, Not Ever

Ten Years on from the Misogyny Speech

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Not Now, Not Ever

By: Julia Gillard
Narrated by: Virginie Laverdure
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 This audiobook includes the original recording of the misogyny speech.

Then it was done. After staying silent, I'd had my say. At no time did I feel worked up or hotly angry. I felt strong, measured, controlled.

Yet emotion did play its role in the energy of the speech. The frustration that sexism and misogyny could still be so bad in the twenty-first century. The toll of not pointing it out.

On 9 October 2012, Prime Minister Julia Gillard stood up and proceeded to make all present in Parliament House that day pay attention - and left many of them squirming in their seats. The incisive 'misogyny speech', as her words came to be known, continues to energise and motivate women who need to stare down sexism and misogyny in their own lives.

With contributions from Mary Beard, Jess Hill, Jennifer Palmieri, Katharine Murphy and members of the Global Institute for Women's Leadership, Julia Gillard explores the history and culture of misogyny, tools in the patriarchy's toolbox, intersectionality, and gender and misogyny in the media and politics.

Kathy Lette looks at how the speech has gained a new life on TikTok, as well as inspiring other tributes and hand-made products, and we hear recollections from Wayne Swan, Anne Summers, Cate Blanchett, Brittany Higgins and others of where they were and how they first encountered the speech.

While behaviours may have improved since the misogyny speech, there remains a way to go and Julia Gillard explores the roadmap for the future with next-generation feminists Sally Scales, Chanel Contos and Caitlin Figueiredo to motivate us with that rallying cry: Not now, not ever!

Proceeds from the book will go to the Global Institute for Women's Leadership (GIWL).©2022 Julia Gillard (P)2022 Penguin Random House Australia Gender Studies Leadership Management & Leadership Social Sciences Women's Voices Business Inspiring Thought-Provoking Heartfelt Discrimination Socialism
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A perfect combination of the story of Julia Gillards misogyny speech, the history of misogyny in art, culture and politics and how we can look forward. Loved it!

Empowering. Inspiring. Fierce

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I think every single person should read this book. I thought I had a fairly good understanding of what us women face but I learned so much from the essays in this. It also provides an empowering ending that left me ready to fight harder for the equality we deserve.

Empowering and educational

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This book was powerful, even more so because the audiobook uses the audio clip from the actual speech, and it really sets the tone for the rest of the book.

This collection of essays was relatable, thorough and was not guided by any agendas other than the foundational right to equality and equity. I loved every minute and wish that more people would read it and absorb every word.

Fantastic and so important

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A very honest look at what it’s like to be a woman in today’s society. We may have made huge progress as humans in many aspects, but we continue to grapple with equity and equality when it comes to gender.

Thank you to Julia for her incredible and historical speech and to all the amazing women who contributed to this book. I enjoyed every single page and am saving this for my daughter.

Finally

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The raw honesty and accuracy. The audiobook was on point and didn’t just include Australian stories and ex

The input from women of all walks of life

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Someone (probably Tony Abbot) has left a negative review of a book that hasn't even been released yet. I won't stand for that bullshit. I will not. Not now, not ever.

I will not.

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I truly believe this would make for a great choice of book for all Secondary School syllabus, reinforcing what the younger generation are already doing for equality and why it is so important.

Wow what a well put together book.

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Every woman and man should read/listen to this book. A timely reminder not to get complacent.

Timely and important

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Eloquently worded essays by intelligent and passionate women . I did not expect to get so emotional listening to this book, enjoyed it thoroughly.

Loved it

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I never really thought about gender inequality. I just floated along avoiding confrontation but when Julia stood for office and became our first female Prime Minister I did feel very proud to be an Australian woman. I listened to parliament on the radio and sometimes felt like throttling the debating men and this is not in my character. I wasn’t even a Labor voter. She stood like a tall poppy and I admired her. I so loved her speech that day. Shining a spotlight on the attitudes I had avoided recognising is confronting but thank you for your outspokenness & your book. I now see another side to our challenging world.

Integrity and strength

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