Sidelined

By Julie DiCaro,

Book cover of Sidelined: Sports, Culture, and Being a Woman in America

Book description

“Sidelined is the feminist sports book we've all been waiting for.”
—Jessica Valenti

Shrill meets Brotopia in this personal and researched look at women's rights and issues through the lens of sports, from an award-winning sports journalist and women's advocate

In a society that is digging deep into the misogyny…

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Why read it?

1 author picked Sidelined as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I just don’t get why some males are so threatened by women who love sports. I mean, I get it, but I don’t get it. I thought meeting and marrying a fellow football fan was hitting the jackpot: What could be better than a spouse who wants to spend our anniversaries road-tripping to away games?

This book is a harrowing and infuriating journey through the insecurities of the American male, which you should never underestimate. Far too many of my fellow sports fans need to get their hearts right.

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