Our National Shame: Violence Against Women

A searing indictment of Australia's ongoing crisis of violence against women, demanding transformative change and accountability.

In the wake of shocking exposés of sexism and sexual violence in Parliament House, Kate Fitz-Gibbon's Our National Shame confronts Australia's persistent failure to address violence against women. This powerful analysis reveals how deeply ingrained gender inequality and a lack of federal leadership perpetuate this crisis. Fitz-Gibbon challenges readers to move beyond case-by-case solutions and demand a fundamental shift in how we understand and respond to men's violence.

Discover:

• The root causes of violence against women in Australia
• The role of gender inequality and misogyny in perpetuating this crisis
• The urgent need for transformative national leadership and action

Our National Shame is a call to action for professionals, scholars, policymakers, and all Australians to confront this national emergency and create a safer, more equitable society for women.