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miktown's review against another edition
4.0
Good short read with a lot of different perspective that you would not have though of. I read this book for a work book club and would recommend for that situation. It brought up many great discussions.
cassandrat's review against another edition
4.0
I like this book. I would probably recommend it as a primer on the research and perspective on the topic of women and work, though I have some quibbles, it's generally a good recap of the studies and approaches.
I was hoping to get more about "what men need to know" and how to engage men in ways that don't make them feel "guilty" or "beaten by a 2X4". I didn't feel there was much explicit advice on that front, besides 'the goals of diversity align with the goals of existing metrics of profit and success'. It did discuss how we've seen backlash on trainings and sometimes diversity training can be counterproductive. But, we don't really know the answer.
All in all, an easy read, comprehensive on a number of topics, largely based on research. The interpretation of the research is generally good and in line with the data. The major issue I have is with the chapter on crying. That chapter just really didn't seem helpful and I'm not sure those studies are very good.
I listened to the audiobook during my commute. It was a good alternative, since I'm not trying to look up the references. I've already read most of them.... except that one study at Carnegie Mellon on job ads. I know job ads are profiling people based on age, but sex too seemed crazy. But, so it is.
I was hoping to get more about "what men need to know" and how to engage men in ways that don't make them feel "guilty" or "beaten by a 2X4". I didn't feel there was much explicit advice on that front, besides 'the goals of diversity align with the goals of existing metrics of profit and success'. It did discuss how we've seen backlash on trainings and sometimes diversity training can be counterproductive. But, we don't really know the answer.
All in all, an easy read, comprehensive on a number of topics, largely based on research. The interpretation of the research is generally good and in line with the data. The major issue I have is with the chapter on crying. That chapter just really didn't seem helpful and I'm not sure those studies are very good.
I listened to the audiobook during my commute. It was a good alternative, since I'm not trying to look up the references. I've already read most of them.... except that one study at Carnegie Mellon on job ads. I know job ads are profiling people based on age, but sex too seemed crazy. But, so it is.
mohawkm's review against another edition
4.0
Definitely a good read for male allies to pick up about how to participate in making a more equitable workplace, but if you are still skeptical, pick it up and read the "cheat sheets" in the back, which summarize nicely some ways to make the workplace better.
The biggest surprise in here is learning about how the lack of feedback given to women by their superiors may be due to men being terribly afraid of encountering women crying at work. Wow, if there was a way to reassure men that this is very unlikely and yet shouldn't impede the feedback process no matter what, it should happen ASAP.
The biggest surprise in here is learning about how the lack of feedback given to women by their superiors may be due to men being terribly afraid of encountering women crying at work. Wow, if there was a way to reassure men that this is very unlikely and yet shouldn't impede the feedback process no matter what, it should happen ASAP.
tpanik's review against another edition
4.0
Prepare yourself for anger, and epiphanies: Lipman’s straightforward, well-researched work will enlighten you on why meetings are where women’s careers go to die, why a lack of support and mentorship prohibits their advancement, and why working against men—instead of including them—is crippling equality for everyone.
patjarcina's review against another edition
4.0
Kebetulan nemu buku ini di event BBW and surpsrisingly ternyata bukunya lumayan bagus. Buku ini banyak ngomongin tentang gender gap di tempat kerja dan cukup relevan dengan keadaan sekarang ini.
Menurutku, sebagai wanita, baca buku ini merasa kayak dikuliti karena fakta-fakta yang disampaikan oleh Joanne beneran nyata di kehidupan sehari-hari. Pria dianggap lebih superior dibanding wanita. Wanita dianggap selangkah lebih mundur karena mereka membawa beban “dapur keluarga” sehingga dianggap kurang maksimal dalam pekerjaan.
Selain itu, wanita juga diberi kesempatan lebih kecil untuk naik jabatan, bahkan sedikit juga kesempatan mereka untuk menyampaikan pendapat di dalam forum. Di buku ini, Joanne memaparkan bahwa pria dan wanita sama-sama punya peran penting dalam setiap pekerjaan di dalam satu perusahaan.
Buku ini cocok juga dibaca oleh para atasan atau HRD yang ingin meningkatkan kualitas tim-nya. Ada insight menarik dari perusahaan seperti Tupperware, Google, dan beberapa perusahaan lain yang ternyata mereka sangat memperhatikan equality gender and diversity untuk bisa mengembangkan usahanya hingga sukses sampai sekarang.
Oiya, buku ini nggak banyak penelitian dan data yang ndakik-ndakik, which is good karena jadi lebih mudah untuk dipahami isinya.
Menurutku, sebagai wanita, baca buku ini merasa kayak dikuliti karena fakta-fakta yang disampaikan oleh Joanne beneran nyata di kehidupan sehari-hari. Pria dianggap lebih superior dibanding wanita. Wanita dianggap selangkah lebih mundur karena mereka membawa beban “dapur keluarga” sehingga dianggap kurang maksimal dalam pekerjaan.
Selain itu, wanita juga diberi kesempatan lebih kecil untuk naik jabatan, bahkan sedikit juga kesempatan mereka untuk menyampaikan pendapat di dalam forum. Di buku ini, Joanne memaparkan bahwa pria dan wanita sama-sama punya peran penting dalam setiap pekerjaan di dalam satu perusahaan.
Buku ini cocok juga dibaca oleh para atasan atau HRD yang ingin meningkatkan kualitas tim-nya. Ada insight menarik dari perusahaan seperti Tupperware, Google, dan beberapa perusahaan lain yang ternyata mereka sangat memperhatikan equality gender and diversity untuk bisa mengembangkan usahanya hingga sukses sampai sekarang.
Oiya, buku ini nggak banyak penelitian dan data yang ndakik-ndakik, which is good karena jadi lebih mudah untuk dipahami isinya.
ellenrhudy's review against another edition
3.0
Read for a work book club. This was more satisfying than the last sort of book I read that falls in the "women at work" camp, Lean In, which was so narrowly focused on wealthy women getting ahead at work. This one is supposed to be targeted at men, and so at times was frustrating for me to read -- there's a lot in here that I know, and a lot of "women can't do this, but they can't do this either to fix that first thing" that made me want to scream. I'm not sure this will be approachable to men either, though, although sometimes my frustrations were with what felt like pandering on Lipman's part. Anyway, it's not a bad read, and I appreciate that Lipman considers structural and societal issues rather than advising women to just not step back from their careers, not let themselves be interrupted, etc.
spazk27's review against another edition
5.0
I love this book! That's a strong word for me. Too often diversity books present the issues but don't give enough ideas for solutions. Joanne does an amazing job giving clear examples of things that have worked for others. Instead of leaving this book depressed on an insurmountable goal, I actually have ideas, both big and small, that I know we can work on. This book is for men and women. No one needs to feel shamed, no one is blamed, and everyone is empowered. Please read this!
theteacuphalffull's review against another edition
5.0
I saw a review on here that said they were frustrated at not finding a solution. I found it. It’s on every page. But specifically page 213: “To effect real change, these young men and women [millennials] will need to shed the bad habits of their elders, and stay focused on breaking the cycle of unequal pay, promotions, and respect. They will need to work together to keep pushing for family-friendly policies and to fight for equality, at work and at home.”
“It is time to invite men to join our conversation, too.”
What an amazing, well-written and researched, empowering, eye-opening book! Everyone should read it.
“It is time to invite men to join our conversation, too.”
What an amazing, well-written and researched, empowering, eye-opening book! Everyone should read it.
leigh_ann_15_deaf's review against another edition
5.0
Almost nothing but well-documented, cited facts. If you find yourself become offended or defensive, consider that something you need to work on, or even to change in order to improve yourself and how you contribute to (or detract from) the workplace environment.
I do have one skepticism about something Lipman briefly discussed: that the biological differences of men and women hardwire individualism in men and collaboration in women. Those are learned, ingrained behaviors, particularly in that girls are punished for exhibiting leadership qualities. Boys are not taught to empathize or caretake the way girls are groomed to do. So the fact that men are hormonally threatened by women's tears is more likely a psychosomatic response brought on by an inability to recognize and understand women's feelings. If women are taught to recognize the feelings of both men and women, men can be taught to recognize feelings of both men and women. Women's tears aren't activating "caveman" DNA, as one study cited here theorizes.
From here we move to MRI imagery of a male vs female brain, which suggests female brains have much more wiring, so to speak. More neural pathways and interbrain communication. This is conducive to multitasking, but you don't have to multitask to empathize with others.
Lipman seems to suggest with this very brief discussion that the difference in wiring accounts for gendered differences in perceiving one another, but I'm not convinced. This is highly reminiscent of biological determinism and "boys will be boys" mentality. Certainly there appear to be differences in wiring, as in how information is transferred and interpreted throughout the brain, but what exactly do those differences mean, and how are those differences developed? Are these differences perceivable in children? What information is transferred/processed at these points or intersections? Etc. There's a paucity of information regarding that here.
Other than that, I really enjoyed this book.
I do have one skepticism about something Lipman briefly discussed: that the biological differences of men and women hardwire individualism in men and collaboration in women. Those are learned, ingrained behaviors, particularly in that girls are punished for exhibiting leadership qualities. Boys are not taught to empathize or caretake the way girls are groomed to do. So the fact that men are hormonally threatened by women's tears is more likely a psychosomatic response brought on by an inability to recognize and understand women's feelings. If women are taught to recognize the feelings of both men and women, men can be taught to recognize feelings of both men and women. Women's tears aren't activating "caveman" DNA, as one study cited here theorizes.
From here we move to MRI imagery of a male vs female brain, which suggests female brains have much more wiring, so to speak. More neural pathways and interbrain communication. This is conducive to multitasking, but you don't have to multitask to empathize with others.
Lipman seems to suggest with this very brief discussion that the difference in wiring accounts for gendered differences in perceiving one another, but I'm not convinced. This is highly reminiscent of biological determinism and "boys will be boys" mentality. Certainly there appear to be differences in wiring, as in how information is transferred and interpreted throughout the brain, but what exactly do those differences mean, and how are those differences developed? Are these differences perceivable in children? What information is transferred/processed at these points or intersections? Etc. There's a paucity of information regarding that here.
Other than that, I really enjoyed this book.