I think the earlier that you become familiar with feminism, for young men and young women, the easier it is to identify the bullshit patriarchal narrative the media is trying to feed us about what it means to be a 'real' man or a 'real' woman. How will the definition of feminism change for young women who are exposed to it early on versus those of us who were exposed to the idea later in life? It benefits both genders as it allows us to just be ourselves, without feeling pressure to conform to a stereotypical ideal of masculinity or femininity.

Feminism is about equal rights and opportunities for men and women. The biggest misconception about feminism in today’s society is the same as it always has been - that feminists hate men and that we believe that women are somehow the superior sex. What’s the biggest misconception about feminism in modern society? Take a look at her responses - and, of course, come join us on October 1. If you're excited about Only Ever Yours and O'Neill's sharp, observant brand of commentary, you'll love what she has to say. To get ramped up for the event, I asked the author to answer five Qs about feminism for which she had some seriously smart answers. This Thursday, October 1, I'll be in conversation with O'Neill at Brooklyn's Word Bookstore at 7:00 p.m.- and if you're in the area, we'd love to have you join us. And, oh yes, she digs deep on the same themes in this one, too - you didn't think she'd hold back, did you? Bustle is so excited about O'Neill that we'll be hanging out with her to chat when she comes to New York City. O'Neill's next book, Asking For It, just hit shelves in the U.K., and we'll finally be able to get our hands on it in April.

It's a terrifying world - but one that's not too much of a stretch to imagine. They're discouraged from being intelligent or having distinguishing personalities or characteristics, and those who oppress them go to extreme lengths to make sure the girls know their existences are inconsequential. The rest will become concubines - or worse. Women are bred - designed to perfection - specifically for the pleasure of men, then ranked and chosen to be companions. It's with good reason: the Irish author's debut YA novel, which came out on this side of the pond in May, has made serious waves with its discussion of sexism, rape culture, and societal standards for women through the futuristic dystopia O'Neill has created. If you're a literature-lover, young adult fanatic, feminist, or, well, woman, it's hard to have missed talk of Louise O'Neill's Only Ever Yours.

Only Ever Yours by Louise O'Neill