if you’re one of those people (male, female or other) who believe that feminism is an antiquated concept, because, after all, gender equality has long since been achieved — then this book is for you.
if, however, you believe that we aren’t quite there yet, well, then this book is… also for you.
you’re thinking that’s a tall order for a book?
you might be right.
however, former ‘the times’ political journalist mary ann sieghart has condensed interviews with around a hundred people — along with at least as many research studies — into ‘the authority gap’ to create a read that’s up to the challenge.
in short, the authority gap is the difference in knowledge or leadership skills we (un?)consciously expect men to have more of than women.
now, of course, even though we all seem to do it, this is a matter of perception rather than reality. which is why sieghart’s evidence-based arguments and illustrative anecdotes bring the phenomenon to life with patience, precision, passion and…
…equality.
rather than making this a men vs women story, sieghart illuminates all sides of the social circumstance, shining the light not only on all genders but also on other constructs such as race, class, and the many -isms.
and that’s why i believe this book has the potential to speak to a very broad audience — and add value for both the sceptics and the believers.
