Every day, all over the world, women are making a positive difference to their lives and the lives of the people in their communities. Most of these women are cut off from the rhetoric and theory of Western feminism; many are active in deeply patriarchal and socially restrictive societies; some may not even describe themselves as feminists. Nevertheless, these women are proving to themselves, and to the world, that a powerful force for change can sometimes start with a single brave action.

In Do It Like A Woman, Caroline Criado-Perez, an outspoken activist and campaigner, uncovers these stories and investigates what they mean for the feminist movement as a whole. She gathers together stories from beatboxers in Malta and prostitutes in Merseyside to fighter pilots in Afghanistan and doctors in Portugal, and shows how women are taking positive, practical steps to challenge injustice or inequality, and change their world. While some of these stories are already known, the majority of the stories here have not yet been told, and demand to be heard.

Reader Reviews

EvaSuzanna

(4/5)

Apr 28, 2024

I think the message that this book sends is important to everyone.I don't think I have the words to desrcibe what this book is. So my advise to all is: read it. Because Caroline Criado Pérez does have the words.Sometimes it might be tough to get through, since nothing is simply 'stated', everything is substantiated with facts and the corresponding numbers. Therefor I would highly recommend the audiobook, so you won't get stuck on something that trivial.Two quotes I wanted to share that made me p...

Tori Taylor

(5/5)

I think this book is beautiful. It’s poignant and sometimes I had to take a break because i was crying too much to see. Stunning. True stories of incredible women. We are beautiful. We are strong. We are empowered.

Claire

I was almost tempted to say that "Do it Like a Woman" documents the achievements of extraordinary women - exceptionally brave, exceptionally clever, exceptionally determined - from around the world. And yet, to do so would be to miss the entire point of the book. Caroline Criado-Perez demonstrates that there is nothing 'exceptional' about women performing brilliantly. Her book shows that, in spite of adverse circumstances, there is no limit to what women are capable of achieving. This book is tr...

Franca

I think this is a "must-read" for everyone! Men as wel as women. There's still so much work to be done!!

Jo (The Book Geek)

This book admittedly had me completely hooked. This book is full of amazing, inspirational women, that each have their own stories to tell. These stories, are told exceptionally well. I think this book also shows people that there is no limit, to what women can achieve, even in the most testing of times.Some of these stories are somewhat harrowing, but also at the same time, uplifting. The topics covered here range from human trafficking, to extreme sexism in the workplace.This book covers many

Sumirti Singaravel

My best find this year is Caroline Criado Perez. Her words carry more passion and anger, and it portrays the struggles of being a woman in everyday life. I got bowled over by her "Invisible women" and this book is no lesser than the other. I really wish she keeps writing more books. And, this book deserves a full-blown detailed review, which I shall come up with soon.

Nike

Caroline Criado-Perez, has once again done a fantastic job by sharing the stories of women who today are making a difference and dedicating their lives to what matters so deeply to them, a more equal world where women regardless of where they are in can break themselves free from the sexists chains that limit them and come in all shapes and forms. One of the most important and wonderful parts of her book is her inclusion of women from all around the world. It’s awe inspiring to listen to their s...

Heather

Every day, all over the world, women are making a positive difference to their lives and the lives of the people in their communities. [...] These women are proving to themselves, and to the world, that a powerful force for change can sometimes start with a single brave action. Caroline Criado-Perez's Do It Like A Woman is an excellent book, though I feel like I should first briefly address the only other review I'd read of it, one that celebrated it and its need, but saying it's no more than

Kate Walton

Chock full of inspiring women, all of whose stories are well-told.I felt like something was missing, though, or perhaps I wasn't the intended audience - maybe younger readers or readers new to feminism might find it more useful. But for me, it seemed to be lacking something, some sort of overall framework or structure that pulled it all together and told us why we should get out there and be more like these women.Still an excellent book, regardless.

Hélène

An excellent book that every woman (and man) should read, in order to understand why there is still a long way to go! Inspiring stories by real women from many countries, who have excelled in a number of fields and defied all limits imposed by society. Some stories where shocking, some were impressive. All of them are true and all of them make you think. This is why you, like me, will never be the same after reading this book.

Stacey Handler

This is highly researched and accessible feminist writing. It highlights the plight of women both in the west and around the world, it's compassionate and empathetic. Highly recommend everyone to read (published 2015 so a little out of date now regarding some stats and laws) Now I really want to read her Invisible Women.

Madamedupin

The more I read, the angrier I got, and the more privileged I felt. My life has been lucky; I have worked hard and made choices to be responsible, but I started from a good place - born in Western Europe in the 1970s with a free education, social mobility and access to sex education and contraception. As a woman, if don't have those, you're fucked, generally, and also sometimes even when you do. This book is all about women doing all sorts of things the Daily Mail thinks we can't or shouldn't, h...

TheGirlWhoReads

I had vowed not to start another book considering the 'currently reading' shelf already contains a few books but one look at the title and a little browse inside, and I knew I HAD to read it, without wasting a moment.I haven't read the entire book in sequence as yet but dipping in here and there, I am amazed by the range of selection of women from all walks of life but more importantly, by the courage these women showed in the face of circumstances beyond their control, and feel truly inspired.

Rhi

There's so much that could be said about this book. It took me a long time to get through, despite being less than 300 pages. It's just so full of stories and facts that made me hurt, rage and feel sick to stomach. The main aspect I've taken from this is how much we learn to absorb and pass on as the norm. The everyday sexism and inappropriate actions that after over 20 years of exposure I've just reduced to background noise. The general things I write off or don't even try for because I instinc...

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Do It Like a Woman... and Change the World

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