Asking for It by Kate Harding Summary
Overview of Asking for It
Kate Harding's brilliant dissection of rape culture challenges victim-blaming myths with sharp wit and rigorous research. Jessica Valenti calls it "timely and brilliant" - a #MeToo movement cornerstone that asks: why do we still struggle to believe survivors?
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The Myth We Live Inside
Have you ever noticed how we talk about rape as if it's weather-something that just happens? "She was raped." "A woman was sexually assaulted." The perpetrator vanishes from the sentence entirely, leaving only the victim and an invisible force. This linguistic sleight of hand reveals something profound about how we've constructed our understanding of sexual violence. Rape culture isn't just about individual bad actors or explicit misogyny. It's the water we swim in-invisible, omnipresent, and so normalized that even its victims sometimes can't see it clearly. Women internalize these patterns too, calling each other sluts, questioning survivors' stories, and perpetuating the myth that modest dress prevents assault. Female judges have described armed gang rapes as "theft of services." The problem isn't a few monsters lurking in alleys; it's an entire infrastructure of beliefs, institutions, and everyday behaviors that trivialize sexual assault while claiming to despise it.
Seven Lies We Tell Ourselves
The Invisible Tax Women Pay
When Those Who Should Protect Don't Believe
The Prosecution Gap and Media's Complicity
The Rising Tide of Change
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"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
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"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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