Women
Wronged
Discrimination, Repression, &
Sexism from the Sixties to Now
by Toby Heathcotte
Non-Fiction - Anthology 126 Pages
Reviewed
on 04/03/2020
Book Review
Reviewed by Shannon Winings for
Readers' Favorite
Women Wronged: Discrimination, Repression, & Sexism
from the Sixties
to Now is a collection of stories from multiple women. Edited, and partly written by
Toby Heathcotte, each story details another
woman's account of growing up in a world of discrimination, repression, and sexism. Each one shares how they were perceived
solely for certain qualities, like beauty, or for what they lacked, namely male
anatomical parts. They missed jobs and opportunities because they were women.
Family and co-workers felt entitled to their bodies. They were looked at as
individuals with no intellect. Even today, women's
rights are still lacking and incidents such as the above are prevalent. Where do we go from here?
Women Wronged by Toby Heathcotte is a great read,
especially given the increase in women's rights advocates and movements. I loved how articulated the stories were and how they explained feelings so well. I was angry, sad, and ready to fight for them. While I may not have lived during the same time period as some of these women, I found the stories relatable. As a woman, I have lived through aspects of each story and each touched my heart. Despite
their trials, however,
the authors provide hope and understanding to women today who are going
through their own ordeals. Their messages spoke volumes - being a woman is not
just about being beautiful, conforming to how others think you should be, or being less than others.
I think these
messages can reach more than just women and I am sure it can inspire
many individuals.
Buy Kindle from Amazon and support National Organization for Women.
