The Power of Women

by June Sarpong

Overview

Why is gender equality essential?

June Sarpong proves why eradicating sexism is key to our personal development, and social and economic progress. With new chapters on reclaiming power over women’s bodies and their safety, this updated edition is a comprehensive guide to promoting inclusivity.

Because the truth is, equality benefits us all.

Praise for June Sarpong’s Diversify:

‘June Sarpong examines the research behind diversity and discrimination while grounding them in personal narratives, highlighting our common humanity.’ Kofi Annan, co-recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize

‘I am so glad June Sarpong is working on this matter of diversity.’ Desmond Tutu

“A passionately written polemic” You Magazine

‘An engaging read with lots of important and good ideas’ Stylist

‘May prove to be our handbook to negotiate these troubled times’ Psychologies

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780008306779
Publisher:	HarperCollins Publishers
Publication date:	08/23/2018
Sold by:	HarperCollins Publishers
Format:	eBook
Pages:	128
File size:	31 MB
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About the Author

June Sarpong MBE (born 31 May 1977) is one of the most recognisable British television presenters and broadcasters. She's also the co-founder of the WIE Network (Women:Inspiration and Enterprise).

Ibi Zoboi was born in Haiti, and holds an MFA in Writing for Children & Young Adults from Vermont College of Fine Arts. Her writing has been published in The New York Times Book Review, and The Rumpus, among others. She is the author of American Street, a US National Book Award finalist. She lives in Brooklyn, New York with her husband and three children. You can find her online at www.ibizoboi.net.

Table of Contents

Foreword: The Woman I Want to Be xi

Introduction: The Empowered Woman 1

Power Over Our Bodies 9

Power Over Our Safety 37

Power in the Media 48

Power in the Workplace 68

Power in Numbers 106

The Power of Persuasion 122

Afterword: The Power of Role Models 133

Notes and References 139

Editorial Reviews

Praise for Diversify

‘Engaging and informative … June Sarpong examines the research behind diversity and discrimination while grounding them in personal narratives, highlighting our common humanity.’ Kofi Annan, co-recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize

‘I am so glad June Sarpong is working on this matter of diversity. We don't seem to know how to handle differences. When will we learn that we share one common humanity as Shakespeare's Shylock declared so eloquently?’ Desmond Tutu

‘My experiences during the Holocaust has led me on a lifetime mission to promote the benefits of diversity … telling my story and that of my step-sister Anne Frank and why civil society must do all it can to protect and celebrate our diversity. Diversify helps us take the first steps on the journey to tolerance.’ Eva Schloss MBE

“A passionately written polemic” You Magazine

‘How boring would life be without diversity? A case of the bland leading the bland. Life would be pretty … dull without [my autistic son’s] literal, lateral, tangential take on the world … Mozart, Orwell, Van Gough, Warhol and many other amazing artists, scientists and musicians were on the autistic spectrum. And yet only 15% of autistic people are in the workforce. If only we would learn to think outside the neurotypical box’ Kathy Lette

‘An engaging read with lots of important and good ideas’ Stylist

‘May prove to be our handbook to negotiate these troubled times’ Psychologies

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