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Exploring the origins and histories of gendered oppression, this book delves into the complexities of understanding and combating societal inequalities. It offers a groundbreaking perspective that resonates with themes found in works like Sapiens and The Dawn of Everything, making it essential for readers interested in social justice and historical analysis. Through a comprehensive examination, it challenges existing narratives and encourages critical thinking about gender dynamics in contemporary society.

SHORTLISTED FOR THE ORWELL PRIZE FOR POLITICAL WRITING 2023 A WATERSTONES BOOK OF YEAR FOR POLITICS 2023 'I learned something new on every page of this totally essential book' Sathnam Sanghera 'By thinking about gendered inequality as rooted in something unalterable within us, we fail to see it for what it is: something more fragile that has had to be constantly remade and reasserted.' In this bold and radical book, award-winning science journalist Angela Saini goes in search of the true roots of gendered oppression, uncovering a complex history of how male domination became embedded in societies and spread across the globe from prehistory into the present. Travelling to the world's earliest known human settlements, analysing the latest research findings in science and archaeology, and tracing cultural and political histories from the Americas to Asia, she overturns simplistic universal theories to show that what patriarchy is and how far it goes back really depends on where you are. Despite the push back against sexism and exploitation in our own time, even revolutionary efforts to bring about equality have often ended in failure and backlash. Saini ends by asking what part we all play - women included - in keeping patriarchal structures alive, and why we need to look beyond the old narratives to understand why it persists in the present.

Financial Times Book of the YearTelegraph Top 50 Books of the YearGuardian Book of the YearNew Statesman Book of the Year‘Roundly debunks racism’s core lie – that inequality is to do with genetics, rather than political power’ Reni Eddo-Lodge Where did the idea of race come from, and what does it mean? In an age of identity politics, DNA ancestry testing and the rise of the far-right, a belief in biological differences between populations is experiencing a resurgence. The truth race is a social construct. Our problem is we find this hard to believe.In Superior, award-winning author Angela Saini investigates the concept of race, from its origins to the present day. Engaging with geneticists, anthropologists, historians and social scientists from across the globe, Superior is a rigorous, much needed examination of the insidious and destructive nature of the belief that race is real, and that some groups of people are superior to others.

For centuries, it was widely accepted that women were the inferior sex, with their bodies deemed weaker and minds feebler. Influential figures like Charles Darwin perpetuated the notion that women were less evolved, and male scientists sought to support this belief. From intelligence to behavior, science portrayed men and women as fundamentally different, with women relegated to roles centered on family and empathy, while men were seen as superior in logic and spatial reasoning. However, a significant shift in research is challenging these long-held views. The emerging data reveals a new understanding of women as strong, strategic, and intelligent individuals. Acclaimed science writer Angela Saini explores this transformative narrative, highlighting science's historical failure to accurately represent women. Through personal stories and controversial studies, she examines the ongoing gender debates within biology, psychology, and anthropology. This work presents a necessary re-evaluation of women's roles in science and society, showcasing the rediscovery of women's bodies and minds in a more equitable light.

Taking us on a journey through science, the book challenges our preconceptions about men and women, investigating the ferocious gender wars that burn in biology, psychology and anthropology. The author revisits the landmark experiments that have informed our understanding, lays bare the problem of bias in research, and speaks to the scientists finally exploring the truth about the female sex. The result is an account of women's minds, bodies and evolutionary history. Interrogating what these revelations mean for us as individuals and as a society, the book unveils a fresh view of science in which women are included, rather than excluded

The fascinating story of how India is transforming itself into a global science superpower.