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- ISBN
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- Book Title
- Taking on the Big Boys : or Why Feminism Is Good for Families, Business, and the Nation
- Item Length
- 8.9in
- Publisher
- Feminist Press at T.H.E. City University of New York
- Publication Year
- 2007
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.9in
- Genre
- History, Social Science
- Topic
- Feminism & Feminist Theory, United States / 20th Century
- Item Width
- 6in
- Item Weight
- 15.9 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 176 Pages
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"Please, please, please. All working women must read this book! Ellen Bravo not only vividly exposes workplace inequities, she gives real-life solutions, picking up where my film 9 to 5 left off."--Jane Fonda, activist and actor Gold Medal Winner of ForeWord Magazine's Book of the Year Award for Women's Issues Enough about "breaking the glass ceiling." Here are blueprints for a redesign of the entire building, ground up, to benefit women and men--and even the bottom line. The feisty humor of Molly Ivins and the journalistic flair of Barbara Ehrenreich meet when longtime labor activist Ellen Bravo relates stories from business and government and women's testimonies from offices, assembly lines, hospitals, and schools. Bravo unmasks the patronizing, trivializing, and minimizing tactics employed by "the big boys" and their surrogates: They portray feminism as women against men, and they dismiss as outrageous demands for pay equity, family leave, and flex time. Practical tips on everything from dealing with a sexual harasser to getting family members to share chores (and build equal relationships) enliven many chapters. Bravo argues for feminism as a system of beliefs, laws, and practices that fully values women and work associated with women, while detailing activist strategies to achieve a society where everybody--women and men--reach their potential.
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Publisher
Feminist Press at T.H.E. City University of New York
ISBN-10
1558615458
ISBN-13
9781558615458
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57152965
Product Key Features
Book Title
Taking on the Big Boys : or Why Feminism Is Good for Families, Business, and the Nation
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Feminism & Feminist Theory, United States / 20th Century
Publication Year
2007
Genre
History, Social Science
Number of Pages
176 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
8.9in
Item Height
0.9in
Item Width
6in
Item Weight
15.9 Oz
Additional Product Features
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Hq1190.B75 2007
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"Taking on the Big Boys is not only an enormously valuable resource for anyone wanting to contribute to a better world, but a powerful and much-needed shot at combating the demonization of the F-word. This is a book to take into battle." --Bitch Magazine "Bravo (Univ. of Wisconsin-Milwaukee) tackles issues and myths surrounding pay equity, the balance of work and home life, discrimination, and welfare. Even more useful are her realistic, attainable suggestions for change. A witty, statistically supported, and readable book that provides a strong message sure to foster ideas and generate debate. Summing Up: Highly recommended." --Choice "Taking on the Big Boys is feminism at its butt-kicking best--an expos, a manifesto, and a spirited, delightful read. I thought I knew a lot about women's economic status before I read this book, but I had barely scratched the surface. Bravo for Bravo!" --Barbara Ehrenreich, author of Nickel and Dimed "Smart, kind, funny, and very effective, [Bravo] has put her lifetime of organizing skills into Taking on the Big Boys." --Gloria Steinem, author of My Life on the Road "[Bravo] takes attacks on the pay equity issue head on. Bravo enlightens the reader in a no-nonsense way on deep-seated workplace attitudes and practices that hinder women's progress on the pay front. More importantly she shows us how public policy is influenced through a variety of tactics used by opponents." --Martha Burk, cofounder of the Center for Advancement of Public Policy "Finally, an answer to the Mommy Wars and opting-out myth . . . Taking on the Big Boys shines a bright light on the pervasive bias against mothers who work along with the high price we all have to pay for failing to support parent's dual responsibilities. Happily fixing the problem is not only the right thing to do but good for everyone. Time to Take on the Big Boys! " --Joan Blades, cofounder of MoveOn.org "Despite impressive progress, women in our society still face many challenges; they're fortunate to have champions like Ellen Bravo. She's a powerful advocate, and she makes clear in this excellent book that more needs to be done to achieve real equality, eliminate glass ceilings, reward work fairly, and strengthen families. Her proposals for reform will be of value to policy-makers, activists, and caring citizens alike." --Edward M. Kennedy, former senator of Massachusetts "Stop whatever you are doing and read this book! This is a call to arms no thinking person can refuse." --Congresswoman Gwen Moore, Wisconsin "Ellen Bravo's book. . . is a fresh look at the classic women's issues that arise in the workplace. . . the information is accessible, presented with humor, solidly analytical, and yet easy to digest. . .in a way that will get people to listen." --Labor Studies Journal "It's a myth-buster and an eye-opener . . . building the world we all need and deserve." --Linda Chavez-Thompson, executive vice president, AFL-CIO, " Taking on the Big Boys is not only an enormously valuable resource for anyone wanting to contribute to a better world, but a powerful and much-needed shot at combating the demonization of the F-word. This is a book to take into battle." -- Bitch Magazine "Bravo (Univ. of Wisconsin-Milwaukee) tackles issues and myths surrounding pay equity, the balance of work and home life, discrimination, and welfare. Even more useful are her realistic, attainable suggestions for change. A witty, statistically supported, and readable book that provides a strong message sure to foster ideas and generate debate. Summing Up: Highly recommended." -- Choice " Taking on the Big Boys is feminism at its butt-kicking best--an exposé, a manifesto, and a spirited, delightful read. I thought I knew a lot about women's economic status before I read this book, but I had barely scratched the surface. Bravo for Bravo!" -- Barbara Ehrenreich, author of Nickel and Dimed "Smart, kind, funny, and very effective, [Bravo] has put her lifetime of organizing skills into Taking on the Big Boys ." -- Gloria Steinem, author of My Life on the Road "[Bravo] takes attacks on the pay equity issue head on. Bravo enlightens the reader in a no-nonsense way on deep-seated workplace attitudes and practices that hinder women's progress on the pay front. More importantly she shows us how public policy is influenced through a variety of tactics used by opponents." -- Martha Burk, cofounder of the Center for Advancement of Public Policy "Finally, an answer to the Mommy Wars and opting-out myth . . . Taking on the Big Boys shines a bright light on the pervasive bias against mothers who work along with the high price we all have to pay for failing to support parent's dual responsibilities. Happily fixing the problem is not only the right thing to do but good for everyone. Time to Take on the Big Boys! " -- Joan Blades, cofounder of MoveOn.org "Despite impressive progress, women in our society still face many challenges; they're fortunate to have champions like Ellen Bravo. She's a powerful advocate, and she makes clear in this excellent book that more needs to be done to achieve real equality, eliminate glass ceilings, reward work fairly, and strengthen families. Her proposals for reform will be of value to policy-makers, activists, and caring citizens alike." -- Edward M. Kennedy, former senator of Massachusetts "Stop whatever you are doing and read this book! This is a call to arms no thinking person can refuse." -- Congresswoman Gwen Moore, Wisconsin "Ellen Bravo's book. . . is a fresh look at the classic women's issues that arise in the workplace. . . the information is accessible, presented with humor, solidly analytical, and yet easy to digest. . .in a way that will get people to listen." -- Labor Studies Journal "It's a myth-buster and an eye-opener . . . building the world we all need and deserve." -- Linda Chavez-Thompson, executive vice president, AFL-CIO, " Taking on the Big Boys is not only an enormously valuable resource for anyone wanting to contribute to a better world, but a powerful and much-needed shot at combating the demonization of the F-word. This is a book to take into battle." -- Bitch Magazine "Bravo (Univ. of Wisconsin-Milwaukee) tackles issues and myths surrounding pay equity, the balance of work and home life, discrimination, and welfare. Even more useful are her realistic, attainable suggestions for change. A witty, statistically supported, and readable book that provides a strong message sure to foster ideas and generate debate. Summing Up: Highly recommended." -- Choice " Taking on the Big Boys is feminism at its butt-kicking best--an expos, a manifesto, and a spirited, delightful read. I thought I knew a lot about women's economic status before I read this book, but I had barely scratched the surface. Bravo for Bravo!" -- Barbara Ehrenreich, author of Nickel and Dimed "Smart, kind, funny, and very effective, [Bravo] has put her lifetime of organizing skills into Taking on the Big Boys ." -- Gloria Steinem, author of My Life on the Road "[Bravo] takes attacks on the pay equity issue head on. Bravo enlightens the reader in a no-nonsense way on deep-seated workplace attitudes and practices that hinder women's progress on the pay front. More importantly she shows us how public policy is influenced through a variety of tactics used by opponents." -- Martha Burk, cofounder of the Center for Advancement of Public Policy "Finally, an answer to the Mommy Wars and opting-out myth . . . Taking on the Big Boys shines a bright light on the pervasive bias against mothers who work along with the high price we all have to pay for failing to support parent's dual responsibilities. Happily fixing the problem is not only the right thing to do but good for everyone. Time to Take on the Big Boys! " -- Joan Blades, cofounder of MoveOn.org "Despite impressive progress, women in our society still face many challenges; they're fortunate to have champions like Ellen Bravo. She's a powerful advocate, and she makes clear in this excellent book that more needs to be done to achieve real equality, eliminate glass ceilings, reward work fairly, and strengthen families. Her proposals for reform will be of value to policy-makers, activists, and caring citizens alike." -- Edward M. Kennedy, former senator of Massachusetts "Stop whatever you are doing and read this book! This is a call to arms no thinking person can refuse." -- Congresswoman Gwen Moore, Wisconsin "Ellen Bravo's book. . . is a fresh look at the classic women's issues that arise in the workplace. . . the information is accessible, presented with humor, solidly analytical, and yet easy to digest. . .in a way that will get people to listen." -- Labor Studies Journal "It's a myth-buster and an eye-opener . . . building the world we all need and deserve." -- Linda Chavez-Thompson, executive vice president, AFL-CIO, "Taking on the Big Boys is not only an enormously valuable resource for anyone wanting to contribute to a better world, but a powerful and much-needed shot at combating the demonization of the F-word. This is a book to take into battle." --Bitch Magazine "Bravo (Univ. of Wisconsin-Milwaukee) tackles issues and myths surrounding pay equity, the balance of work and home life, discrimination, and welfare. Even more useful are her realistic, attainable suggestions for change. A witty, statistically supported, and readable book that provides a strong message sure to foster ideas and generate debate. Summing Up: Highly recommended." --Choice "Taking on the Big Boys is feminism at its butt-kicking best--an exposé, a manifesto, and a spirited, delightful read. I thought I knew a lot about women's economic status before I read this book, but I had barely scratched the surface. Bravo for Bravo!" --Barbara Ehrenreich, author of Nickel and Dimed "Smart, kind, funny, and very effective, [Bravo] has put her lifetime of organizing skills into Taking on the Big Boys." --Gloria Steinem, author of My Life on the Road "[Bravo] takes attacks on the pay equity issue head on. Bravo enlightens the reader in a no-nonsense way on deep-seated workplace attitudes and practices that hinder women's progress on the pay front. More importantly she shows us how public policy is influenced through a variety of tactics used by opponents." --Martha Burk, cofounder of the Center for Advancement of Public Policy "Finally, an answer to the Mommy Wars and opting-out myth . . . Taking on the Big Boys shines a bright light on the pervasive bias against mothers who work along with the high price we all have to pay for failing to support parent's dual responsibilities. Happily fixing the problem is not only the right thing to do but good for everyone. Time to Take on the Big Boys! " --Joan Blades, cofounder of MoveOn.org "Despite impressive progress, women in our society still face many challenges; they're fortunate to have champions like Ellen Bravo. She's a powerful advocate, and she makes clear in this excellent book that more needs to be done to achieve real equality, eliminate glass ceilings, reward work fairly, and strengthen families. Her proposals for reform will be of value to policy-makers, activists, and caring citizens alike." --Edward M. Kennedy, former senator of Massachusetts "Stop whatever you are doing and read this book! This is a call to arms no thinking person can refuse." --Congresswoman Gwen Moore, Wisconsin "Ellen Bravo's book. . . is a fresh look at the classic women's issues that arise in the workplace. . . the information is accessible, presented with humor, solidly analytical, and yet easy to digest. . .in a way that will get people to listen." --Labor Studies Journal "It's a myth-buster and an eye-opener . . . building the world we all need and deserve." --Linda Chavez-Thompson, executive vice president, AFL-CIO
Table of Content
Overview; Why Social Workers Earn Less than Accountants: Pay Equity; Can You Have a Job and a Life?; Can a Woman Do a Man's Job?; You Want to See My What? Sexual Harassment; Nine to Five: Not Just a Movie -- The Right to Organise; Working Other than Nine to Five: Part-Time and Temporary Jobs; What This Nation Really Thanks of Motherhood: Welfare Reform; Revaluing Women's Work Outside of Work; How You Can Help to Get There; Index.
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2007
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2006-024679
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