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Review Asking for It is a must-read for anyone who cares about ending sexual violence. Kate Harding takes on politicians, the media, and commonly held myths in a way that's accessible for antiviolence experts and novices alike. This is a timely and brilliant book that will put a much-needed dent in rape culture.-- "Jessica Valenti, author of The Purity Myth"[A]n unflinching and nuanced map of a culture in crisis; Harding's singular voice makes it a page-turner. 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, coauthor of Yes Means Yes"[Harding] has an amazing capacity for transforming her outrage into clear, considered arguments.-- "Chicago Reader"Be prepared to yell at the universe while listening to this one...It's a necessary book for every human right now. It's one of the first feminist audiobooks that got me hooked on taking in my feminism through my ears.-- "BookRiot (audio review)"Harding skillfully breaks down the factors that have converged to create the United States' rape culture. 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.-- "Bustle"Informative and informal, the book is a smart, impassioned, and well-researched agenda for a strictly no-nonsense understanding of rape culture.-- "Los Angeles Times" Product Description Every seven minutes, someone in America commits a rape. And whether that's a football star, beloved celebrity, elected official, member of the clergy, or just an average Joe (or Joanna), there's probably a community eager to make excuses for that person.In Asking for It, Kate Harding combines in-depth research with an in-your-face voice to make the case that twenty-first-century America supports rapists more effectively tha