Working women : stories of strife, struggle and survival / edited by Kogi Naidoo and Fay Patel.
"Working Women: Stories of Strife, Struggle and Survival contains narratives pertaining to the challenges, struggles and success stories of women in the workplace who come from diverse cultures and social backgrounds. The essays discuss the struggles of women who were marginalized but who fough...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Los Angeles :
SAGE,
2009.
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| Summary: | "Working Women: Stories of Strife, Struggle and Survival contains narratives pertaining to the challenges, struggles and success stories of women in the workplace who come from diverse cultures and social backgrounds. The essays discuss the struggles of women who were marginalized but who fought for recognition, dignity, and respect in their workplaces and personal lives. The narratives cross cultural boundaries presenting multiple dimensions of the struggle and success of women from different walks of life. This book brings hope for those who continue to suffer in silence. This multi-cultural anthology of essays highlights women's perspectives on a wide range of issues: survival in the workplace, spirituality and religion, empowerment and financial independence, and health and wellness. It provides a space for women to present their lived realities within a global context. Given its racy and lucid narrative style, this book will interest a wide audience including working women from various backgrounds, women's groups and non-governmental organizations. It would also interest those involved in women's studies, gender studies, organizational culture and communication, sociology and human resource management."--Publisher. |
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| Physical Description: | xvii, 245 pages ; 23 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| ISBN: | 8178299224 9788178299228 |