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Regardless of who we are, what we look like, and how many advantages life has dropped in our laps, none of us is immune to patriarchy s ladylike claptrap. Guys get entitlement, gals get objectified, and nonbinary folks get dehumanized and worse. Like a broken record, women are still incentivized to be sexy (but not slutty), beauty-conscious (but not vain), motherly (but not smothering), and presidential (but not mannish). If we don t care to dare those tightropes? How selfish. So shrill. Just sad. Regardless of whether men are literally in charge, we all can internalize sexist preferences and put-downs like a contact high or low. 

Once you spot sexist species, summon patience. It might take more time, headspace, and digging to figure out where it came from and why it won t just die already. That s why this guide exists! The only women patriarchy fears more than unladylike women are persistent unladylike women. We re flies in the ointment, harpies at the frat house, and pussies grabbing back. Likeability, attractiveness, and class aren t our currencies, but we re far from bankrupt. So long as we re gutsy enough to get loud, loose, and livid, unladylike witches do what it takes to smash the patriarchy that stands in our way.

At its core, this is a field guide to the patriarchal creepy crawlies that stand between you and the autonomous, safe, compassionate person you were put on this planet to be. To be clear, this isn t about magical makeovers (though we love a good makeover montage). Our unladylike feminism in action applies to  all major facets of our lives: brains, bodies, besties, wardrobes, work goals, wife roles, hookups, and f*ckups. No space is exempt, or topic taboo. 

We ll reveal modern patriarchy s many disguises and what to do when its influencing, privileging, and profiteering slithers into your home, school, work, and even your mirror. You ll pick up some practical feminist life hacks as well as tips for

Cristen Conger and Caroline Ervin, Illustrated by Tyler Feder

Praise for the Unladylike podcast:
While there are plenty of discussion-based feminist podcasts out there, few have figured out how to combine storytelling and interviews with social justice. Unladylike is perhaps the first to succeed.
Time

"Gritty, wildly informative, and informed: a must-have feminist survival guide for the Trump era."
- STARRED Kirkus Review

[A] smart, sassy field guide for feminists. . . . Unapologetic and witty, this work is a great choice for followers of Jennifer Baumgardner and Roxane Gay but will also appeal to young adults and graphic novel fans.
- STARRED Library Journal Review

This book is truly special. Not only do the authors present the problems, but they also offer potential solutions and inspirational tools that are so crucial in driving the conversation forward. Their charming tone combined with the incisively detailed breakdown of all the ways in which the patriarchy affects women make Unladylike a must-read.
Morgan Jerkins, author of This Will Be My Undoing
 
"Unladylike is super smart, engaging, challenging, wildly necessary, and also really fun to look at. Can I please buy a million copies and spend my days traveling the country, handing them out to everyone I meet, on an epic patriarchy-smashing road trip? Anyone wanna join me?" 
Kate Schatz, author of Rad American Women A Z, Rad Women Worldwide, and Rad Girls Can
 
"I cannot think of a friendlier or more delightful primer on women's history, gender, and body awareness, and of course patriarchy-smashing than Unladylike."
Andi Zeisler, cofounder of Bitch Media

Unladylike is badass and punchy. Cristen Conger and Caroline Ervin take everything you know about feminism and amplify it to its most intersectional promise with cheerful infographics and illustrated life advice. Unladylike shines a light on the seriousness of being a woman in the world,