' Asking for It serves as a useful reminder of why we still need books-even nonfiction books-in the age of the Internet. Asking For It mixes statistics and research with true stories that show our flawed collective attitude toward sexual assault, resulting in a book that will leave you both outraged and inspired to make change happen.' 'Harding skillfully breaks down the factors that have converged to create the United States' rape culture.

' has an amazing capacity for transforming her outrage into clear, considered arguments.' It's required reading for anyone who wants to know why there's so much fuss about rape culture these days, as well as for everyone who wants to do something about it.'-Jaclyn Friedman, editor, Yes Means Yes 'n unflinching and nuanced map of a culture in crisis Harding's singular voice makes it a page-turner. This is a timely and brilliant book that will put a much-needed dent in rape culture.'-Jessica Valenti, author of The Purity Myth and He's a Stud, She's a Slut Kate Harding takes on politicians, the media, and commonly held myths in a way that's accessible for antiviolence experts and novices alike. ' Asking for It is a must-read for anyone who cares about ending sexual violence. 'Harding's book serves as a welcome addition to the conversation.she doesn't mince ticulously documented.Harding writes with courage and passion that may rankle some readers-which might not be an entirely bad thing.' ' Asking For It offers a smart, concise, and surprisingly funny contribution to the dialogue on patriarchy, misogyny, and rape.' This book probably isn't going to get through the thick skulls of true rape apologists, but it is a good read if you keep hearing the term 'rape culture' and don't really know what it means, or if you're enraged by the media that calls Patrick Kane a 'target' of a rape investigation instead of a 'subject' of one.' 'It's less depressing than it might sound, in part because of Harding's funny and occasionally sarcastic style, and for something so full of facts and figures, it's a pretty enthralling read.

Asking for It by Kate Harding