Fix the System, Not the Women - Laura Bates

Fix the System, Not the Women by Laura Bates, bestselling feminist writer and activist, challenges the widespread tendency to blame women for inequalities created by deeply flawed social structures. Rather than focusing on how women should adapt, this book exposes how institutions themselves are built on systemic bias. Drawing on compelling personal stories and rigorous research, Bates reveals how sexism is embedded within education, politics, the media, policing, and the criminal justice system. Urgent, accessible, and deeply unsettling, the book reframes the conversation around gender inequality by shifting responsibility from individuals to the systems that shape our lives.

Main Themes of the Book

• Systemic sexism and gender inequality
• Institutional bias and power structures
• Feminism and social justice
• Accountability and reform
• Lived experience supported by evidence

Reasons to Choose This Book by Laura Bates

• Written by a leading feminist voice and activist
• Combines real-life stories with hard data
• Examines multiple institutions, not isolated issues
• Accessible, persuasive, and thought-provoking
• Ideal for readers interested in equality and reform

Fix the System, Not the Women is a compelling call to rethink how society assigns blame and responsibility. By exposing the structural roots of inequality, Laura Bates offers not only a critique of injustice but also a rallying cry for meaningful change. An essential read for anyone seeking to understand and challenge the systems that continue to disadvantage women.