Marin is a high school senior and star student who faces a predatory encounter with an admired English teacher. When she reports his behavior, she expects immediate accountability but instead confronts a systemic wall of denial and victim-blaming. The narrative tracks her realization that institutional structures often protect men in power while silencing young women. Marin and her friend Chloe begin documenting the double standards and unspoken social codes that dictate how girls should look, speak, and react to harassment within their community.
This book is for teenage readers and educators navigating the mechanics of consent and gender inequality. Readers learn to identify the subtle ways social hierarchies minimize the experiences of women. It provides a blueprint for recognizing gaslighting and understanding the importance of collective action in institutional settings. By the end, the reader has a clearer framework for challenging patriarchal norms and advocating for their own boundaries in academic and professional environments.
Clear-cut; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Curious Generalist. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2020
- Language
- EN
