Skewed

***Audio ARC provided by the publisher via Netgalley.co.uk in return for an honest review **

Whilst I've given this book 5 stars I wish I could award it more. I absolutely loved it and have already been recommending away to anyone who'll listen!

The book tackles the media bias that we're all consciously or unconsciously being slowly warped by. I read a lot around misogyny and rape culture and the damage this does to women but I was really interested in the chapter regarding the portrayal of masculinity in the media as this is something I'm not as familiar with and is so damaging in different ways.

I love this book as I think that by becoming aware of how we are encouraged to look at any group in the 'other' category such as non-white, non-straight, non-young is the first step to start questioning the validity of these tropes. Then maybe we can look to form opinions based on fact rather than stereotypes.

I think the audiobook format is particularly suited to this book as there are interviews with different people however, I am super disappointed that this isn't listed as a book on goodreads. It is a shame as that is where I go or on Story Graph to record what I'm reading but also to publish the reviews. I would really like a platform to shout from the rooftops that this is a definite must read.

A fabulous look at biases and how they influence us and create the unwritten rules of society. Authors' raw conversation takes the reader on a journey that allows self reflection of the influence of Disney to fashion and even wrinkles. Through the lense of bias, bigger topics are tackled including agism, racism, sexism, patriarchy, and rape myth.
Strong addition for school libraries 10+ and any secondary and higher ed curriculum exploring media bias.
#Skewedrethinkeverything by @Caryn_Franklin @ProfKeonWest
#NetGalley

A brilliant book fully extensive on the way media skews perceptions and perpetuates bias. As a media and film teacher, I have read a lot of work in this area, but it was great to have an updated version exploring contemporary case studies or discussions, or recent media issues. Coming off the back of reading Edward Enninful's autobiography, I loved the connection that Caryn Franklin had, and made the book even more worthy of listening to. Feels like an extended podcast and you can come in and out of different chapters.

Discusses how bias sets in based on what we are exposed to. It’s an incredible listen(audio book) and really opens your eyes to subtle but HUGE influences all around us. From Disney to cheese adverts to the obvious media. I massively enjoyed it and recommend it to everyone.
It’s quite a lengthy read at times is quite detailed and I think some chapters could have been less heavy but ultimately loved it.

Thanks to Net Galley for this audiobook. This book, while not perfect, as admitted but the writers, still earns five stars from me because it begins the conversation that we all need to have. The audio version, which has cut away interviews with experts and follow-up conversations with the writers makes this essentially an audio-documentary more than a book. I could easily design a whole class around this book.