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The Power of Women by Parves Khan
£14.99
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9781292729039
Published:
22 Dec 2023
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
176 pages
Dimensions:
214x138x18mm
Weight:
0.220kgs
Author:
Based on research with working professionals, this book identifies the toxic behaviours in the workplace affecting women and men and gives you practical ways to overcome them. Find out how we unintentionally put the brakes on gender equality, and how to practically overcome these barriers.
Despite countless diversity initiatives, gender inequality in career pathways for women in the modern workplace continues. This book reveals Why. It is a call to action.
Drawing on a meticulous study that involved interviews with 70 corporate executives, a survey of 2,000 employees, and comprehensive desk-research, Dr Khan unearths the pernicious impact of gender stereotypes, sexual objectification, and the intricate web of double standards that plague the corporate realm. Yet, her insights resonate beyond finger-pointing and victimhood. With a compelling call for introspection, she exposes an uncomfortable truth: the unintentional contributions that women themselves make to their own oppression. With compelling narrative and insightful analysis, Dr Khan navigates the complex paradox of women inadvertently hindering their own advancement by perpetuating harmful behaviours against each other. "We are not just victims," Dr Khan asserts, as she uncovers the subtle ways women internalise and propagate gender biases, unwittingly becoming agents of their own inequality.
Dr. Khan courageously delves into the heart of gender dynamics, rejecting easy answers and superficial solutions. She emboldens women to recognise their role as agents of change, capable of dismantling biases within themselves and their surroundings.
This isn't a book merely about gender; it's a testament to the change that's possible when both women and men rally together, advocating for progress, fostering solidarity, and creating a fertile ground where everyone can rise. Her message is clear: true empowerment requires acknowledging personal agency while dismantling systemic barriers.
Each chapter includes exercises and recommendations for readers to foster working environments where potential knows no gender bounds. If you'
About the Author: Over the past three decades, Parves has worked across the UK and overseas, leading the business and consumer insight function of public and private sector organisations, and serving as CEO. She has an avid interest in the role of technology in shaping the future of work and in supporting the next generation of tech talent from underserved communities. As a board member of several associations dedicated to normalising gender balance and equality in the tech industry, Parves is committed to bringing about gender parity in the workplace and beyond. She is a mentor to female analysts and has written several articles on topics ranging from the role of AI in education, to plugging skill gaps, data strategy and leadership. In 2021, Parves was awarded the accolade of being one of the UK's most inspirational women in data by Women in Data, a movement and force for change in the field of data analytics and data science.
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