Women & Politics

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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

Stolen Motherhood

Surrogacy and Made-to-Order Children

Neither marginal nor secret, contracting surrogate mothers is growing rapidly and is regarded as socially progressive. Yet the “process” is vitiated from the get go, i.e., … 194 View
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Forward

From: Nerve

Foreword by the Right Honourable Kim Campbell, 19th Prime Minister of Canada. 4 $0.40 Add
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Introduction

From: Stolen Motherhood

The introduction looks at legality in Quebec and Canada and establishes some vocabulary definitions. 24 $2.40 Add
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Introduction

From: Nerve

The authors introduce the experiences of female leaders in Canada and the United States. They also summarize their careers in senior leadership positions and Canadian post-secondary institutions. ; 4 $0.40 Add
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Surrogacy’s Emergence, Development, and International Expansion

From: Stolen Motherhood

The author begins by examining the social, cultural, and economic factors that underpin surrogacy, claiming that it is essential to examine it in today’s context while identifying the … 32 $3.20 Add
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Born or bred to lead?

PART 1: DEVELOPING THE NERVE TO LEAD

From: Nerve

The authors discuss how their childhoods influenced their journey to becoming leaders. They encourage readers to consider their own upbringing and the experiences that may have prepared them for … ; 15 $1.50 Add
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Women’s Issues

From: Stolen Motherhood

This chapter looks at the evolution of the concept/experience of motherhood, and the author asserts that society is increasingly viewing pregnancy and childbirth from a utilitarian perspective, … 33 $3.30 Add
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The Child at the Heart of Surrogacy

From: Stolen Motherhood

This chapter focuses on the children at the "heart" of surrogacy, highlighting these children’s wellbeing, future, and all other considerations, which the author argues are … 23 $2.30 Add
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The education of a female leader

PART 1: DEVELOPING THE NERVE TO LEAD

From: Nerve

The authors discuss educational opportunities for women and their own early memories of learning and education. ; 17 $1.70 Add
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When the Patriarchy Meets the Matriarchy

From: Power Shift

Politics and Society — the power and the fury of changing world opinions Please Note: A collection can contain up to 30% of the chapters from this title 56 $6.72 Add
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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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Wanting a Child versus Human Dignity

From: Stolen Motherhood

The author critiques the for-profit contract based model of surrogacy and looks at the implications of this model. She touches on concepts of medical ethics, individualism, social infertility, … 22 $2.20 Add
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Serendipity: happy surprise

PART 1: DEVELOPING THE NERVE TO LEAD

From: Nerve

The authors talk about the serendipity of impactful relationships and moments. They remember their mentors, sponsors and the lessons they have learned throughout their life and career. ; 14 $1.40 Add
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The Pieces of the Puzzle

From: Stolen Motherhood

This chapter examines three dimensions of surrogacy more closely: "the health of mother and child, the use of anthropological knowledge in the debate surrounding it, and the illusion that … 22 $2.20 Add
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Answering the call: leading

PART 1: DEVELOPING THE NERVE TO LEAD

From: Nerve

The authors discuss the reluctance of women to respond to leadership calls and opportunities. This chapter discusses the self-doubt that the authors have experienced and how they have worked to … ; 9 $0.90 Add