The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence starts today.
Running 25 November to 10 December, this global initiative aims to motivate individuals, communities and organisations to address gender inequalities and eliminate violence against women and girls around the world.
In 2020, COVID-19 has increased both the prevalence and severity of gender-based violence.
What can I do?
Join this free online session on Gender Equality & Preventing Family Violence on Tuesday 1 December. Hear from a range of experts discussing the link between gender equality and preventing family violence.
Register today to be sure you don't miss special guest keynote speaker: Jess Hill ‐ two-time Walkley award winning journalist and Stella Prize winning author of See What You Made Me Do.
Another way to call out disrespect and promote gender equality is to read and share books and films that challenge traditional gender stereotypes.
If you or someone you know is experiencing family violence, help is available.
Recommended books and films
Below are some resources to raise awareness, start conversations and initiate action to help us create safe, equal and respectful relationships.
Find books, eBooks and films that are available in our collections. Click on the link of each title to read more about it in Kingston Libraries catalogue and place a hold.
Non-fiction Books | Fiction Books | Young Adult Books | Children's Books | Films & Documentaries
Non-fiction
Books
#metoo:
Stories from the Australia movement
Edited by
Natalie Kon-yu
Read in BorrowBox
Amateur:
A reckoning with gender, identity and masculinity
by Thomas Page McBee
View Book
Beyond Trans:
Does gender matter?
by Heath Fogg Davis
View Book
Dear Ijewele,
or a Feminist Manifesto in Fifteen Suggestions
by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
View Book
Down girl:
The logic of misogyny
by Kate Manne
View Book
Equality for Women = Prosperity for All
by Augusto Lopez-Claros
View Book
Fixed It:
Violence and the representation of women in the media
by Jane Gilmour
Read in BorrowBox
Invisible Women:
Exposing data bias in a world designed for men
by Caroline Criado-Perez
View Book
Leftover in China:
The women shaping the world's next superpower
by Roseann Lake
View Book
Serving in Silence? Australian LGBT servicemen and women
by Noah Riseman
View Book
Stop Fixing Women:
Why building fairer workplaces is everyone's business
by Catherine Fox
View Book
The Gender Games:
The problem with men and women from someone who has been both
by Juno Dawson
View Book
The Gendered Brain:
The new neuroscience that shatters the myth of the female brain
by Gina Rippon
View Book
I am Malala: the girl who stood up for education and was shot by the Taliban
by Malala Yousafzai
View Book
View Audio CD
Stealing the Show:
How Women Are Revolutionising Television
by Joy Press
View Book
The time has come:
why men must join the Gender Equality Revolution
by Michael Kaufman
View Book
Fiction
Books
Mrs Mohr Goes Missing:
An ingenious marriage of comedy and crime
by Olga Tokarczuk
View Book
Young Adult
Books
Gabi, a girl in pieces
by Isabel Quintero
View Book
The curious tale of the Lady Caraboo
by Catherine Johnson
View Book
Children's
Books
A Galaxy of Her Own:
Amazing stories about women in space
by Libby Jackson
View Book
The Adventurous Princess:
And other feminist fairy tales
by Erin-Claire Barrow
View Book
Girls Are Pretty…
by Susann Hoffmann
View Book
Who Am I? I Am Me:
A book to explore gender equality, gender stereotyping, acceptance and diversity
by Jayneen Sanders
View Book
My princess boy:
A mom's story about a young boy who loves to dress up
by Ann Stott
View Book
Raising Boys in the 21st Century
by Steve Biddulph
View Book
Franny's Father is a Feminist
by Rhonda Leet
View Book
Films
Film & Documentary Streaming
The Bystander Moment:
Transforming rape culture at its roots
2018
Watch in Kanopy
Support is Available
If you believe someone is in immediate danger call 000 and ask for the police.
If you or someone you know is experiencing family violence, help is available.
See Kingston's website for more information on preventing family violence.