How to Win at Feminism: The Definitive Guide to Having It All—And Then Some!

Feminism is all about demanding equality and learning to love yourself. But not too much — men hate that! From the writers of Reductress, the subversive, satirical women’s magazine and masters of feminist humor read by over 2.5 million visitors a month, comes HOW TO WIN AT FEMINISM: The Definitive Guide to Having It All—And Then Some!

This ultimate satirical guide to winning feminism—filled with four-color illustrations, bold graphics, and hilarious photos—is a sharp work of social satire that teaches readers how to battle the patriarchy better than everybody else. From the herstory of feminism to how to apologize for having it all, readers will learn how to be a feminist at work and at home with tips that include:

• How to Do More with 33 Cents Less
• How to Be Sex-Positive Even When You’re Bloated
• How to Love Your Body Even Though Hers Is Better
• The 9 Circles of Hell for Women Who Don’t Help Other Women
• Designer Handbags to Hold All Your Feminism
• How to Get Catcalled For Your Personality

HOW TO WIN AT FEMINISM is a fresh take on women's rights and a brilliant example of women's humor through the lens of the funniest women in comedy today. With this book as your wo-manual, you’ll shatter that glass ceiling once and for all (but you’ll still need to clean up the mess).

“The writers behind the hilarious satirical website Reductress skewer the most ridiculous tropes and clichés of millennial-era feminism… Readers who cringe at popular culture’s use of the words spirit animal… and are tired of hearing about “having it all” will enjoy the irreverence.” - Publishers Weekly

This isn’t your mother’s guide to having it all. If you’d like to read that, please see Beyond Basket Weaving: Quilts, Birthing Stools, and Textiles or Neither Free Nor Equal: How to Win without Power, Property Rights, and Legally Recognized Personhood.” - JANEANE GAROFALO, actor and comedian

There is no better way to celebrate our wominity than delving into all of the bullshit that comes along with it. This book does just that while also mocking the sexist culture that made us this way. - LIZZ WINSTEAD, co-creator of The Daily Show

I didn’t understand why blood was coming out of my vagina until I read this book. This book is basically my fucking mother. - AUBREY PLAZA, Star of Parks and Recreation

This is not your mother’s guide to having it all. If you’d like to read your mother’s guide to having it all, please see Beyond Basket Weaving-How to Win with Quilts, Birthing Stools, and Textiles. If you’d like to read her mother’s definitive guide, please see Neither Free Nor Equal: How to Win without Power, Property Rights, and Legally Recognized Personhood. - JANEANE GAROFALO, actor and comedian

“This hilarious book from the creators of the satirical website Reductress is sure to make any feminist laugh. Filled with chapters like, ‘Menses: The Original Feminist Accessory’ and ‘How to Get Catcalled for Your Personality.’” - Bustle, "10 Holiday Book Gifts that Even The Pickiest Person On Your List Will Love"

“a clever holiday gift for any family member who thinks Beyoncé invented feminism” - Paste, "Reductress's Creators on How to Win at Feminism in a Nation Reduced"

Written by the creators of Reductress, How to Win at Feminism: The Definitive Guide to Having It All—And Then Some! is a biting, satirical guide offering women advice on how to become full-fledged feminists ready to take on the patriarchy. The self-described “wo-manual” pokes fun at contemporary culture and advertising gimmicks by providing readers with information about the tools, strategies and products to embrace feminism and to perfect their feminist image. 164710The all-encompassing guide offers lessons on how to incorporate feminism into every facet of life, avoid “being too ‘opiniony’,” and inspire friends by “femsplaining” feminism to them. Sections like “How to Apologize for Having It All,” “How to Take Up More Space, But Not Too Much Space” and “Work-Life Balance vs. Life-Work Balance: Which is Right for You?” providing excellent examples of the ridiculous, and often contradictory, standards women are expected to live up to. Sarah Pappalardo and Beth Newell started Reductress in 2013. As a satirical women’s magazine, Reductress provides a platform for female comedians to address and critique the ways in which women’s media outlets continue to reinforce stereotypes and to offer patronizing messages to their readers. How to Win at Feminism takes hold of this subversive and hilarious approach to both present and mock a stylish, commodified brand of feminism that isn’t too boring or too aggressive. - Ms. Magazine

Synopsis: “How to Win at Feminism: The Definitive Guide to Having It All - And Then Some!” is ultimate guide to winning feminism and packed with four-color illustrations, bold graphics, and hilarious photos that enhance the commentary that teaches women of all ages and backgrounds how they can battle the patriarchy they encounter better than everybody else. From the ‘herstory’ of feminism, to how to apologize for having it all, women will learn how to be a feminist at work and at home with tips that include: How to Do More with 33 Cents Less; How to Be Sex-Positive Even When You’re Bloated; How to Love Your Body Even Though Hers Is Better; The 9 Circles of Hell for Women Who Don’t Help Other Women; Designer Handbags to Hold All Your Feminism; How to Get Catcalled For Your Personality. “How to Win at Feminism: The Definitive Guide to Having It All - And Then Some!” is a fresh take on women’s rights through the lens of the funniest women in comedy today. Critique: A complete “how to” instruction guide for women making their way in a ‘man’s world’, “How to Win at Feminism: The Definitive Guide to Having It All - And Then Some!” is informed and informative, thoughtful and thought-provoking, inspired and inspiring. While very highly recommended for community, college, and university library Feminist Studies collections, it should be noted for personal reading lists that “How to Win at Feminism” is also available in a Kindle format ($12.99) and as a complete and unabridged audio book (Blackstone Audio, 9781441720337, $25.99). Helen Dumont Reviewer - Midwest Book Review

“A complete “how to” instruction guide for women making their way in a ‘man’s world’, “How to Win at Feminism: The Definitive Guide to Having It All - And Then Some!” is informed and informative, thoughtful and thought-provoking, inspired and inspiring.” - Midwest Book Review