Ctrl Hate Delete - by Cécile Simmons (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

How did Johnny Depp and Amber Heard's divorce become the centre of the anti-#MeToo backlash? Why have so many teen boys fallen under the thrall of Andrew Tate, a failed reality show contestant? And why are a growing number of influencers like #tradwives dressing up like 1950s housewives and preaching total subservience to men?

In the years since #MeToo - the largest social media facilitated feminist campaign in history - Roe v. Wade has been overturned in the United States, there have been attacks on reproductive rights in multiple countries and female political leaders have withdrawn from the world stage citing the level of abuse they get as a reason.

CTRL HATE DELETE takes a deep dive into how a collection of misogynists and their allies have turned male supremacist ideology from a niche set of beliefs into a mainstream movement.

With interviews from experts, influencers and activists, it outlines how to fight the rising tide of online misogyny and make online spaces more equal and inclusive.

Review Quotes

"A vital book that couldn't come at a more important moment." Stylist

"Bitingly relevant." Glamour

"An incisive exploration of the rising anti-feminist backlash, illuminating how online misogyny threatens gender equality and inspiring action to combat it." Charlotte Proudman, Barrister, Campaigner and Academic

"Powerfully exposes the full scale of today's anti-feminist backlash, which is more impactful and more harmful than ever before... a well-researched and moving account of today's mainstreaming of male supremacy. It is a must-read for men and women on either side of the culture wars. " Julia Ebner, Author of Going Dark and Going Mainstream

About the Author

Cécile Simmons is an investigative researcher at the Institute for Strategic Dialogue focusing on disinformation, misogyny, and digital culture. She was previously an advisor to the charity Glitch, which focuses on ending gender-based online violence, and also advises tech companies, government bodies and civil society organisations on online harms.

She has written for publications including The Guardian, Politico, WIRED and Cosmopolitan and appeared as an expert commentator on broadcast media including BBC Newsnight, France 24 and ABC News.