Not Now, Not Ever
Ten Years on from the Misogyny Speech
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Virginie Laverdure
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Julia Gillard
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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
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- R L
- 05-10-2022
I will not.
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.
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- Anonymous User
- 12-01-2023
Wow what a well put together book.
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.
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- n yazbek
- 11-02-2023
Timely and important
Every woman and man should read/listen to this book. A timely reminder not to get complacent.
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- Sandra Rutherford
- 13-02-2023
Loved it
Eloquently worded essays by intelligent and passionate women . I did not expect to get so emotional listening to this book, enjoyed it thoroughly.
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- Anonymous User
- 14-10-2022
Empowering. Inspiring. Fierce
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!
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- Anonymous User
- 19-10-2022
Empowering and educational
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.
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- Daniela
- 15-12-2022
Fantastic and so important
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.
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- Anonymous User
- 30-03-2023
Finally
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.
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- Emily
- 11-04-2024
The input from women of all walks of life
The raw honesty and accuracy. The audiobook was on point and didn’t just include Australian stories and ex
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- Anonymous User
- 26-10-2022
loved it!
Such an enjoyable listen. I would go to sleep to it, wake up to it and I couldn't get enough. I'm very sad it's over
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