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Author
Publisher
Wiley
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
In The Equity Mindset, celebrated researcher, attorney, and activist Ifeomasinachi Ike delivers a moving and impactful exploration of why equity is so important, the shortcomings of institutional diversity and inclusion (D&I) initiatives, and how we creatively and boldly design cultures centering the expertise of those who know first-hand how inequity has shaped work culture. The book examines the dynamics of normalized institutional oppression, offers...
Author
Publisher
PublicAffairs
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"For more than a century, women have been fighting for equal rights and losing. Time and again, our battles for equality fall short, no matter the domain, no matter the issue. Even when "equality" is codified in the law, it is rarely, if ever, enforced. Yes, we can blame this failure on the policies that are full of loopholes, and on a justice system that is mechanically reliant on a biased bureaucracy. But the greater problem, the one that stands...
Author
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"Are mass violence and catastrophes the only forces that can seriously decrease economic inequality? To judge by thousands of years of history, the answer is yes. Tracing the global history of inequality from the Stone Age to today, Walter Scheidel shows that inequality never dies peacefully. Inequality declines when carnage and disaster strike and increases when peace and stability return. The Great Leveler is the first book to chart the crucial...
Publisher
Passion River Films
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
An unflinching look at how women are treated in the United States today. Examining both real-life stories and precedent-setting legal cases, director Kamala Lopez uncovers how outdated and discriminatory attitudes inform and influence seemingly disparate issues, from workplace harassment to domestic violence, rape and sexual assault to the foster care system, and the healthcare conglomerate to the judicial system.
Series
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Three women, varying in ages and therefore perspective, agree that life on a small Chinese island in Hong Kong waters, is better for them now than in the past. They are treated equal to the men in the rigors of manual labor and now participate fully in the island's decision-making and economic life.
Publisher
Penguin Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Why is it difficult for so many women to fully identify with the word "feminist"? How do our personal histories and identities affect our relationship to feminism? Why is intersectionality so important? Can a feminist movement that doesn't take other identities like race, religion, or socioeconomic class into account even be considered feminism? How can we make feminism more inclusive? In Can We All Be Feminists?, seventeen established and emerging...
Series
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"This ground-breaking resource is for anyone, of any race or heritage, who stands ready to make progress toward equity and justice, by offering a creative vision and a practical blueprint for an inclusive, multicultural future for all those involved in conflict transformation, community mediation, and peace building"--
29) Diversity and inclusion matters: tactics and tools to inspire equity and game-changing performance
Author
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons, Inc
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Diversity, equity, and inclusion has been a hot topic especially in the tech industry. "Between 2017 and 2018, postings for diversity and inclusion positions had increased by nearly 20%--and that number is growing." Many companies are struggling to achieve their DEI goals and develop successful programs. Thompson addresses one of the major issues: there is no handbook that helps people develop and create an effective DEI program. Most work is currently...
Author
Publisher
WaterBrook, an imprint of Random House
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"A thoughtful investigation into the incredible true story of a Black man convicted and exiled under the Oregon Exclusion Law in 1851—and a contemporary White woman wrestling with racism and faith after learning she’s a descendant of two men who assisted in the exile. Moving back to the outskirts of Portland, called the “Whitest city in America,” prompted Sarah’s curiosity about the colonization of the West, her ancestors, and the legal...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Katty Kay and Claire Shipman delve into the nature of power in the workplace, in politics, and at home-explaining how our existing power structures were designed for men, and how a new structure, one determined by and for women, is emerging and will be better for all"--
Author
Publisher
Basic Books
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
In Wealth, Poverty, and Politics, Dr. Thomas Sowell of the Hoover Institution, Stanford University, examines the reasons for large differences in income and wealth between nations and among groups within nations. A wide range of geographic, demographic, cultural, and political factors are examined, not to find a single factor or a single combination of factors that will explain all economic differences, but to show how particular combinations of factors...
Series
Publisher
Harvard Business Review Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
What will it take for us to create a more equal workplace where women too can shine? If you read nothing else on leadership and gender in the workplace, read these 10 articles by experts in the field. We've combed through hundreds of articles in the Harvard Business Review archive and selected the most important ones to help you understand where workplace gender equality is today--and how far we have to go. This book will inspire you to: - Understand...
Author
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"The Nutmeg's Curse: Parables for a Planet in Crisis frames climate change and the Anthropocene as the culmination of a history that begins with the discovery of the New World and of the sea route to the Indian Ocean. Ghosh makes the case that the political dynamics of climate change today are rooted in the centuries-old geopolitical order that was constructed by Western colonialism. This argument is set within a broader narrative about human entanglements...
Author
Publisher
University of California Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Ultimate Price shows a multitude of ways people's lives are being valued, explains the methods involved and then forcefully argues against the rampant unfairness in the system. These price tags on human life often value young lives more than old, rich more than poor, white Americans more than black Americans, Americans more than foreigners and relatives more than strangers. The calculations that underlie these price tags and the dramatic ramifications...
Author
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons, Inc
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Explore the power of communication to heal hurt, overcome adversity, and build a unified team In The Locker Room, bestselling author Damon West and player development coach Stephen Mackey team up to explore difficult conversations about eliminating both discrimination and the cancel culture, as well as overcoming adversity. The book tells the story of four characters: two high school football coaches and two players, each of whom must deal with the...
Author
Publisher
Wiley
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"The Locker Room Playbook is a practical, how-to guide that teaches readers how to apply the principles of The Locker Room. The Locker Room reveals profound truths about prejudice and privilege and teaches readers important lessons about communication and healing. It helps readers thoughtfully navigate their personal and professional lives. Each chapter of The Locker Room Playbook includes a list of core lessons, a chapter summary, a detailed lesson,...
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