{"product_id":"the-power-of-women-stop-blocking-and-start-empowering-women-at-work-paperback","title":"The Power of Women: Stop Blocking and Start Empowering Women at Work - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eParves Khan\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDespite countless diversity initiatives, gender inequality in career pathways for women in the modern workplace continues. This book reveals Why. It is a call to action. \u003c\/p\u003e  Drawing on a meticulous study that involved interviews with 70 corporate executives, a survey of 2,000 employees, and comprehensive desk-research, Dr Khan unearths the pernicious impact of gender stereotypes, sexual objectification, and the intricate web of double standards that plague the corporate realm. Yet, her insights resonate beyond finger-pointing and victimhood. With a compelling call for introspection, she exposes an uncomfortable truth: the unintentional contributions that women themselves make to their own oppression. With compelling narrative and insightful analysis, Dr Khan navigates the complex paradox of women inadvertently hindering their own advancement by perpetuating harmful behaviours against each other. \"We are not just victims,\" Dr Khan asserts, as she uncovers the subtle ways women internalise and propagate gender biases, unwittingly becoming agents of their own inequality.  Dr. Khan courageously delves into the heart of gender dynamics, rejecting easy answers and superficial solutions. She emboldens women to recognise their role as agents of change, capable of dismantling biases within themselves and their surroundings.   This isn't a book merely about gender; it's a testament to the change that's possible when both women and men rally together, advocating for progress, fostering solidarity, and creating a fertile ground where everyone can rise. Her message is clear: true empowerment requires acknowledging personal agency while dismantling systemic barriers.  Each chapter includes exercises and recommendations for readers to foster working environments where potential knows no gender bounds. If you're ready to challenge the status quo, embrace personal agency, and drive profound transformation in your workplace, \"The Power of Women\" is your practical and revelatory guide.\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDespite countless diversity initiatives, gender inequality persists for women in the workplace. This book reveals why. It is a call to action.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrawing on interviews with 70 corporate executives, a survey of 2,000 employees and comprehensive desk research, Dr Parves Khan exposes an uncomfortable truth: that women themselves are unintentionally contributing to their own oppression. This book uncovers the subtle ways that women internalise and propagate gender biases, unwittingly becoming agents of their own inequality, and, more importantly, how we can stop this. Each chapter includes exercises and recommendations for readers to foster environments where potential knows no gender bounds.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis isn't a book merely about gender; it's a testament to the change that's possible when women and men rally together, advocating for progress, fostering solidarity and creating a fertile ground where everyone can rise. The message is clear: true empowerment requires acknowledging personal agency while dismantling systemic barriers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you're ready to challenge the status quo, embrace personal agency and drive profound transformation in your workplace, \u003cb\u003eThe Power of Women \u003c\/b\u003eis your practical, revelatory guide. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOver the past three decades, Parves has worked across the UK and overseas, leading the business and consumer insight function of public and private sector organisations, and serving as CEO. She has an avid interest in the role of technology in shaping the future of work and in supporting the next generation of tech talent from underserved communities. As a board member of several associations dedicated to normalising gender balance and equality in the tech industry, Parves is committed to bringing about gender parity in the workplace and beyond. She is a mentor to female analysts and has written several articles on topics ranging from the role of AI in education, to plugging skill gaps, data strategy and leadership.\u003c\/p\u003e  In 2021, Parves was awarded the accolade of being one of the UK's most inspirational women in data by Women in Data, a movement and force for change in the field of data analytics and data science. \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 176\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 8.4 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 25, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42156939313287,"sku":"9781292729039","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/6c8c4eb739ba224ff01c67b6898d1515.webp?v=1733247494","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/the-power-of-women-stop-blocking-and-start-empowering-women-at-work-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}