I'm all for more representation of women in publishing. Men are more likely to be published and even more likely to be nominated for and win awards, and that's not cool. But this week a small publisher, And Other Stories, announced its decision to publish only females for a year after a call-to-action and I'm having trouble getting excited about it.This isn't the first time … [Read more...]
Mini-Reviews about Feminism
I'm fortunate. I'm the oldest of four girls in a family that embraced my talkative, know-it-all demeanor and fostered my confidence in myself that I can do anything I put my mind to. Surely, I've had (and still have) my doubts, but I married a man who is equally supportive of my having a career and fully expects (and is looking forward to) me to be the bread-winner. So, … [Read more...]
Can a Prude Be a Feminist? The Internet Says No
If you were to ask me whether I am a feminist, I would respond with a resounding yes. I read the books, try to support other women without anything in return, and love sharing advice and tidbits that I've learned about life. I give good advice (or at least I think so), support gender equality in all aspects of life, and strive to be "assertive". But if you were to believe the … [Read more...]
‘Underground Girls’ is Extraordinary (Book Review)
In a country where a family's worth is dependent on their having a son, some Afghans have found a creative way to circumvent the system. It's more common than you'd expect, rarely discussed in polite company, and has been going on for generations. What do they do, you ask? Why, they raise their daughters as sons. In a stunning story of a trend discovered completely by … [Read more...]
Women: Here’s Why You’re Not Getting the Corner Office
Scroll down and share your experiences in the comments section!If you're a woman looking to completely change your outlook on career choices, then this is the book for you! I know, I know. There are a million books out there about how women should lean in and take the corporate world by storm, but none of those books tell you exactly how to do that. Not so with Nice … [Read more...]