Breaking Through Bias

Communication Techniques for Women to Succeed at Work

Business & Finance, Career Planning & Job Hunting, Careers
Cover of the book Breaking Through Bias by Andrea S. Kramer, Alton B. Harris, Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Andrea S. Kramer, Alton B. Harris ISBN: 9781351862318
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: September 19, 2016
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Andrea S. Kramer, Alton B. Harris
ISBN: 9781351862318
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: September 19, 2016
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

More than fifty years after the beginning of the Women's Movement and forty years after passage of Title IX, women are still not "making it" in traditionally male careers. Women start their careers on parity with men but generally end them far earlier, having achieved less status, lower compensation, and less satisfaction than men. Breaking Through Bias explains that it is the stereotypes about women, men, work, leadership, and family that hold women back, and it presents an integrated set of communication techniques that women can use to avoid the discriminatory consequences of these stereotypes. Women define career success in a wide variety of ways. But whatever a woman's personal definition, if she is in a traditionally male-dominated career--virtually all high status, highly compensated fields--her career is at risk because of pervasive gender stereotypes. This highly practical book makes clear that women don't need to change who they are to succeed in their chosen careers, and they certainly don't need to act more like men. Women do, however, need to be attuned to the negative gender stereotypes that surround them; they need to anticipate the biases these stereotypes foster, and they need to manage the impressions they make to avoid or overcome these biases.  Based on the authors' personal experiences as business leaders and practicing attorneys, involvement in compensation and hiring decisions, extensive mentoring activities, and numerous scientific and academic studies, Breaking Through Bias presents unique, practical, and effective advice about how women can at last break through gender bias in the workplace and win at the career advancement game.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

More than fifty years after the beginning of the Women's Movement and forty years after passage of Title IX, women are still not "making it" in traditionally male careers. Women start their careers on parity with men but generally end them far earlier, having achieved less status, lower compensation, and less satisfaction than men. Breaking Through Bias explains that it is the stereotypes about women, men, work, leadership, and family that hold women back, and it presents an integrated set of communication techniques that women can use to avoid the discriminatory consequences of these stereotypes. Women define career success in a wide variety of ways. But whatever a woman's personal definition, if she is in a traditionally male-dominated career--virtually all high status, highly compensated fields--her career is at risk because of pervasive gender stereotypes. This highly practical book makes clear that women don't need to change who they are to succeed in their chosen careers, and they certainly don't need to act more like men. Women do, however, need to be attuned to the negative gender stereotypes that surround them; they need to anticipate the biases these stereotypes foster, and they need to manage the impressions they make to avoid or overcome these biases.  Based on the authors' personal experiences as business leaders and practicing attorneys, involvement in compensation and hiring decisions, extensive mentoring activities, and numerous scientific and academic studies, Breaking Through Bias presents unique, practical, and effective advice about how women can at last break through gender bias in the workplace and win at the career advancement game.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book Portraits of the Insane by Andrea S. Kramer, Alton B. Harris
Cover of the book The Sociology and Professionalization of Economics by Andrea S. Kramer, Alton B. Harris
Cover of the book Force and Ideas by Andrea S. Kramer, Alton B. Harris
Cover of the book Handbook of Research on Educational Leadership for Equity and Diversity by Andrea S. Kramer, Alton B. Harris
Cover of the book Courting Power by Andrea S. Kramer, Alton B. Harris
Cover of the book Social Media Investigation for Law Enforcement by Andrea S. Kramer, Alton B. Harris
Cover of the book Young People and the Labour Market by Andrea S. Kramer, Alton B. Harris
Cover of the book Learning to Teach Science in the Secondary School by Andrea S. Kramer, Alton B. Harris
Cover of the book The Earthscan Action Handbook for People and Planet by Andrea S. Kramer, Alton B. Harris
Cover of the book Early Biliteracy Development by Andrea S. Kramer, Alton B. Harris
Cover of the book Post-Kyoto Climate Governance by Andrea S. Kramer, Alton B. Harris
Cover of the book Rethinking Schools and Renewing Energy for Learning by Andrea S. Kramer, Alton B. Harris
Cover of the book HBO’s Original Voices by Andrea S. Kramer, Alton B. Harris
Cover of the book Handbook of Quality of Life in the Enlarged European Union by Andrea S. Kramer, Alton B. Harris
Cover of the book Beginning Shakespeare 4-11 by Andrea S. Kramer, Alton B. Harris
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy