Showing results for "Women's work" in Politics & Social Sciences

Twenty thousand years ago, women were making and wearing the first clothing created from spun fibers. In fact, right up to the Industrial Revolution the fiber arts were an enormous economic force, belonging primarily to women. Despite the great toil required in making cloth and clothing, most books on ancient history and economics have no information on them. Much of this gap results from the extreme perishability of what women produced, but it seems clear that until now descriptions of prehistoric and early historic cultures have omitted virtually half the picture.

In this book Apurva Purohit, CEO of Radio City 91.1 FM, shows how women can accept, adapt and achieve their way to the highest rung in every arena. Through real-life stories and funny anecdotes, she provides pithy tips on a multitude of topics, from training husbands to training interns, from the right attitude to getting it right with kids, from dealing with household crises to office emergencies, from building a reputation to paving one's way to the top.

Women and Work: Why it Matters! is a podcast brought to you by the International Center for Research on Women and Feminism In India. In this podcast we’re going to be talking all things women and work - why do women work, why does women’s work matter, and what’s all this talk about paid and unpaid work?

Join Ashley Ahearn as she visits working ranches across the West to meet the women who are reimagining the way we raise meat. There are a lot of problems with the industrial meat system in this country. Ahearn saddles up, microphone in hand, to bring us a series of sound-rich portraits of women ranchers – their big dreams and daily challenges – as they work to change the ways we manage land and livestock in the West.Projects like these are made possible by Boise State Public Radio members. Give now to support future podcasts.

An essential resource for any working woman, What Works for Women at Work is a comprehensive and insightful guide for mastering office politics as a woman. Authored by Joan C. Williams, one of the nation's most-cited experts on women and work, and her daughter, writer Rachel Dempsey, this unique audiobook offers a multigenerational perspective into the realities of today's workplace.

What does it take to be secure in our sense of belonging and self-worth? We may hustle to attain this security through achievements, meeting expectations, or repeating affirmations to ourselves - but Dr. Brené Brown's research has shown there is ultimately one obstacle to our sense of worthiness. “Shame is the barrier,” she teaches, “and building shame resilience is how we overcome it.”

There are hundreds of ways to lead a more environmentally friendly, socially conscious, and liberally minded life - ways that can even be enjoyable. Justin Krebs explains that being liberal, or progressive, isn’t only a political act - it’s a lifestyle that’s suited to our changing America.

With the tips and techniques taught in this power-packed audiobook, you'll learn to respond to the most difficult situations with dignity, diplomacy, and poise. Even when you're put on the spot, you'll learn to use these simple scripts (and create your own!) to work through a variety of tough situations and get your point across, guilt-free. Plus, you'll learn about the importance of the inflection, tone, and timing - because how you say it is just as important as what you say.

This is a tribute to the early heroes of Mons, who endured the hardships of forced retreats and gruelling marches under the scorching sun, propelled only by the threat of bayonet and the fear of falling prey to the Huns savage acts. They are the inspiration for my story, narrated amidst the scrutiny of countless critic eyes and a path laden with challenges. - Kate John Finzi

Mothers and fathers use their time differently, with women spending roughly twice as many hours on family labor as men. But what about the gendered differences in the ways women and men think? What's on Her Mind provides an illuminating look at the cognitive labor that families depend on and reveals why this essential aspect of family life is disproportionately handled by women—even in couples that aspire to practice equality.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! Ivanka is donating the unpaid portion of her advance and all future royalties received from Women Who Work to the Ivanka M. Trump Charitable Fund, a donor advised fund that will make grants to organizations that empower and educate women and girls.* "This is a...

Women can have it all, but do we really want it? This audiobook shows women how to escape the trap of toxic productivity, build boundaries, avoid burnout, and live with joy.We have been conditioned into believing our value is in what we do rather than who we are. Do you find yourself saying...

Through candid interviews with Maya Angelou, Toni Cade Bambara, Gwendolyn Brooks, Alexis De Veaux, Nikki Giovanni, Kristin Hunter, Gayl Jones, Audre Lorde, Toni Morrison, Sonia Sanchez, Ntozake Shange, Alice Walker, Margret Walker, and Sherley Anne Williams, the book highlights the practices and critical linkages between the work and lived experiences of Black women writers whose work laid the foundation for many who have come after.

Discover the inspiring journey of the first woman to earn a medical degree in the United States. She recounts her challenges in gaining admission to medical school—at one point even advised to pose as a man—while sharing her transformative experiences during her studies. Her narrative highlights her dedication to patient care and her pivotal role in establishing medical schools and hospitals specifically for women. Summary by Phyllis Vincelli.

You want to be it all – a vibrant, impactful professional and a fulfilled and loving parent – but it’s exhausting, and you feel like you missed out on a guide on how to be successful in #allthethings. While women continue to make strides in business, we are limited in the conversations we can have at work, missing out on sharing knowledge and making the path easier for others. Join Liz and Alysia as they bring fresh, dynamic, and honest topics to the mainstream and create a space for women to be vulnerable about our challenges, triumphs and realities. We climb the ladder, we fall off the...

The podcast for Black working women - candidly exploring our experiences at work while highlighting our success stories along the way. Host Myriha Burce is joined in conversation by women in creative fields to corporate companies, and everywhere in between, to explore finding purpose, redefining success, and navigating the world of work on the journey to building a career that you love.

Kim Kardashian believed she had the best advice for women in business. She urged women to “get your fucking ass up and work,” since it seems, she said, that “nobody wants to work these days.” Asking women to just get up and work every day doesn’t take into account the systemic issues of gender equality that leads to so many women being overworked, underpaid and simply exhausted. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Women in today's advanced capitalist societies are encouraged to "lean in." The media and government champion women's empowerment. In a cultural climate where women can seemingly have it all, why do so many successful professional women - lawyers, financial managers, teachers, engineers, and others - give up their careers after having children and become stay-at-home mothers? How do they feel about their decision and what do their stories tell us about contemporary society?

Women define career success in a wide variety of ways. But whatever a woman's personal definition, if she is in a traditionally male-dominated career - virtually all high status, highly compensated fields - her career is at risk because of pervasive gender stereotypes. This highly practical book makes clear that women don't need to change who they are to succeed in their chosen careers, and they certainly don't need to act more like men.

Women are joining the workforce in increasing numbers, making inroads as entrepreneurs and leaders, acquiring more education, marrying later, and having fewer children—all trends consistent with spending a far greater fraction of their adult lives in the labor force. Women in the Workforce: What Everyone Needs to Know® provides an essential and accessible introduction to the significance of women in the economy and the obstacles they face in claiming equal status, tackling timely topics like the wage gap, "women's work," and gendered workplace interactions.