A first-hand look at how working women can overcome both internal and external barriers. Agonito takes a refreshing approach to identifying the roadblocks women face--and offers important insights on dealing with barriers. Includes anecdotes on real-life incidents from the author and other working women.
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The author draws upon stories from her own life and from the lives of many others to illustrate conditions for most working women. Her intent is to support women in responding actively to instances of personal, professional, and structural sexism. Assertive action is difficult for most women, whose upbringing typically dictates a "nice girl" attitude of passivity, acceptance, and accommodation to others. For women to act in ways that make them feel good about what they do is, however, essential in improving their work lives. Agonito touches briefly on a wide range of topics, from sexual harassment to the gender gap in communication. While her perspective is informed by her background in academe as a professor of philosophy and director of women's studies, her approach throughout is highly practical, with many examples of nonconfrontational but effective ways to deal with incidents that are all too common.
- Nancy Magnuson, Goucher Coll. Lib., Baltimore
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.
- Nancy Magnuson, Goucher Coll. Lib., Baltimore
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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By Deanna Troy (Washington D.C.) - See all my reviews
This review is from: No More "Nice Girl": Power, Sexuality and Success in the Workplace (Hardcover)
This book is exceptionally well written and an easy read. It is great for the person who is currently experiencing Sexual Harrasment and doesn't know what to do about it. Dr. Agonito doesn't shirk from the subtle nor the often difficult to discuss. She faces every aspect head-on, and attacks the problems systematically. This allows the reader to make empowered, knowledgeable choices for themselves, while teaching them to create boundaries that they are comfortable with and that others respect.
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