How Many More Women?: The silencing of women by the law and how to stop it

In How Many More Women?, Jennifer Robinson and Keina Yoshida examine the broken systems and explore the changes needed to ensure that women's freedom, including their freedom of speech, is no longer threatened by the laws that are supposed to protect them. They argue that the law is being wielded to reinforce the status quo of silence that existed before #MeToo and that individual women, advocacy groups, and journalists are fighting against censorship.

Format: Hardback
Length: 432 pages
Publication date: 02 February 2023
Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group

In a powerful and eye-opening book, "How Many More Women?" internationally acclaimed human rights lawyers Jennifer Robinson and Keina Yoshida delve into the broken systems and explore the urgent changes required to ensure that women's freedom, including their freedom of speech, is no longer threatened by the laws meant to protect them.
The book is a crucial read for anyone who wants to fight against all forms of gendered abuse. It provides a brilliant, trenchant analysis of what is wrong with the law, highlighting the systemic silencing of women and the reinforcement of the status quo of silence.
As survivors of gender-based violence begin to feel empowered to speak out, a new form of systematic silencing has emerged. Rich and powerful men are using teams of lawyers to suppress allegations and prevent newspaper stories from running, effectively stifling the pursuit of justice and accountability.
Individual women, advocacy groups, and journalists are now fighting against censorship, risking their careers and personal safety to expose the truth. The law is being wielded to reinforce the status quo of silence that existed before the #MeToo movement, perpetuating the cycle of abuse and impunity.
In this critical moment, it is essential to understand the problem of gender-based violence in our society and to take concrete steps to end it. "How Many More Women?" provides a comprehensive and insightful examination of the broken systems and the changes needed to create a more just and equitable world for all women.
The book highlights the importance of legal reform, the need for stronger protections for women's rights, and the role of media and advocacy in bringing attention to these issues. It also sheds light on the experiences of women from different backgrounds and cultures, showcasing the diversity of the struggle for gender equality.
Through their compelling storytelling and expert analysis, Jennifer Robinson and Keina Yoshida offer a roadmap for change. They call upon policymakers, legal professionals, and individuals to take action and work towards a world where women's freedom is truly protected and celebrated.

Weight: 690g
Dimension: 241 x 163 x 38 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781804190203