Women & Gender

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Loss

Loss

PART 3: LIFE AFTER LEADING: THE NERVE TO REDEFINE YOURSELF

From: Nerve

The authors reflect on their transitions out of significant leadership roles. Specifically, the authors talk about how they handled these changes and the emotions they experienced during the … ; 12 $1.20 Add
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Marriage and children: Can we have it all?

Marriage and children: Can we have it all?

PART 1: DEVELOPING THE NERVE TO LEAD

From: Nerve

This chapter discusses balancing family life and work as a successful leader. The authors discusses their experience balancing work, life and their partnerships throughout their career. ; 18 $1.80 Add
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Men's Lives in a Male Dominated World

Men’s Lives in a Male Dominated World

From: The Time Has Come

In the third chapter, Kaufman reflects on the impacts of living in a male dominated world has had on himself and other men. He examines the long history and theory surrounding how male-dominated … 27 $3.24 Add
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Mussolini the Feminist

Mussolini the Feminist

Did the Duce improve the status of women in Italy?

From: Mussolini Also Did A Lot of Good

This chapter tackles the premise that the Fascist regime was more open to women’s rights than the regimes that preceded it and have followed it. The author examines how this Facist regime … 17 $1.70 Add
Nerve

Nerve

Lessons on Leadership from Two Women Who Went First

Candid and insightful perspectives on the dilemmas and opportunities women confront as they take on leadership positions. Martha Piper and Indira Samarasekera had vastly different career paths on … ; 320 View
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Alexa!
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New Beginnings

From: Alexa!

Focusing more on her personal life, this chapter chronicles Alexa’s divorce, the loss of her father to Alzheimer’s, and the twilight years of her time as the leader of the NDP. 31 $3.10 Add
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On Affective Labour

On Affective Labour

2011

From: Revolution at Point Zero

The essays in part 1 of the book explore the theoretical foundations of the politicization of housework. These essays explore the wages against housework movement, the transactional nature of … 14 $1.40 Add
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On Elder Care Work and the Limits of Marxism

On Elder Care Work and the Limits of Marxism

2009

From: Revolution at Point Zero

The essays in part 3 of the book explore the modern female experience from a variety of perspectives. These include individuals involved in elder care, migrant domestic workers and subsistence farmers. 11 $1.10 Add
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One Piece of Advice
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One Piece of Advice

Part 7. Afterwords

From: Women Winning Office

In One Piece of Advice as the books conclusion Nash shares advice from some progressive activists and elected officials who have inspired her and this book. This includes people such as Dr. Jill … 9 $0.90 Add
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Party or No Party?
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Party or No Party?

Part 3. Beginning Your Campaign

From: Women Winning Office

In Party or No Party? Nash examines the decision to support and join a political party for which to run for office. The chapter explores topics such as branding of political parties, differences … 6 $0.60 Add
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Power Protects Itself
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Power Protects Itself

Part 1. Who Gets to Lead?

From: Women Winning Office

In Power Protects Itself Nash explores some of the many barriers women face when entering politics. A few of the barriers examined in the chapter include systemic biases, Westminster … 6 $0.60 Add
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Preparing the Ground and Building Your Profile
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Preparing the Ground and Building Your Profile

Part 3. Beginning Your Campaign

From: Women Winning Office

In Preparing the Ground and Building Your Profile Nash discusses how to become known and seen in your area. The chapter explores outreach to Community Leaders, framing ones self as a Community … 6 $0.60 Add
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Alexa!
NEW!

Prologue

From: Alexa!

A brief look at Alexa’s entry into the political fray and the women who inspired, supported, and pushed her to make such a difficult decision. Also a glimpse of the relationship and history … 6 $0.60 Add
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Public Narrative-Your Story Is Your Power
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Public Narrative-Your Story Is Your Power

Part 4. Getting Your Story Out

From: Women Winning Office

In Public Narrative-Your Story Is Your Power Nash explores the ways women can use their own stories and experiences to frame their own public narrative and find support through relatability. The … 5 $0.50 Add
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Public personae: living in the public eye

Public personae: living in the public eye

PART 2: LEADING WITH NERVE

From: Nerve

This chapter discusses being a female leader in the public eye. The authors talk about their experience with building a public persona, communicating, and dealing with public scrutiny. ; 19 $1.90 Add
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Public Speaking and Speech Writing
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Public Speaking and Speech Writing

Part 4. Getting Your Story Out

From: Women Winning Office

In Public Speaking and Speech Writing Nash explores the challenges and benefits of public speaking and speech writing. In the chapter Nash discusses her own experiences with public speaking, and … 9 $0.90 Add