Showing results for "Money and Power" in Psychology & Mental Health

In 2010, pioneering sociologist Catherine Hakim shocked the world with a provocative new theory: In addition to the three recognized personal assets (economic, cultural, and social capital), each individual has a fourth asset - erotic capital - that he or she can, and should, use to advance within society. In this bold and controversial book, Hakim explores the applications and significance of erotic capital, challenging the disapproval meted out to women and men who use sex appeal to get ahead in life.

Formerly known as Finding Your Financial Voice™ Podcast with Dr. Anita, this bold new chapter continues the legacy, centered on truth-telling, healing, and reclaiming financial power.Hosted by Dr. Anita R. Johnson, Financial Behaviorist and author, this podcast is where money meets mindset. Each episode dives into the hidden stories, inherited beliefs, and emotional blocks that shape our relationship with money, especially for women and communities of color.Whether you’re recovering from financial trauma, building generational wealth, or learning to say out loud what you want financially, ...

In a society marked by extreme inequality of income and opportunity, why should economists care about how people feel? The truth is that feelings of well-being are critical metrics that predict future life outcomes. In this timely and innovative account, economist Carol Graham argues for the importance of hope—little studied in economics at present—as an independent dimension of well-being.

Inequality, social immobility, and political polarization are only a few crucial phenomena driven by the inevitability of social structures. Social structures determine who has power and influence, account for why people fail to assimilate basic facts, and enlarge our understanding of patterns of contagion - from the spread of disease to financial crises. Despite their primary role in shaping our lives, human networks are often overlooked when we try to account for our most important political and economic practices.