Unelectable takes a look at the ways in which we are seeing a greater willingness of society to have a more open, honest and vulnerable conversation about the struggles women face in US politics.In this book, you'll learn
The conflicting, and gender biased standards that female leaders face in politicsThe people and organizations working to support female leadership and inclusivityThe stories and experiences that have shaped the author’s journey of leadership and passion for gender equalityThe different ways in which you can support the movement to create a more inclusive space for female leadersIf you are a female leader, know an aspiring female leader, or just want to see women get an equal chance to be one for a change, Lucy Whichelo has written a book just for you.
The author uses accessible language and examples to illustrate the complex dynamics of gender discrimination in leadership and politics. You don't need to be a gender expert to follow it but, at the same time, if you've read a few books on this topic already you can still find new things to learn as the author covers a broad list of situations where this phenomenon is present.
As a young woman with leadership ambitions I'm aware that I will face obstacles in my journey because of my gender. I was very happy to read a book that presented the magnitude of this problem, provided me with tools to help combat the situation in my community and gave me hope for the future! It was a quick read that left me wanting to learn more about these issues. I look forward to seeing what Lucy comes out with next!
Clear and thought-provoking, Lucy uses the first half of her book to succinctly describe challenges faced by women in politics and leadership positions. The follow-up sections, however—changes being made and actions to take in the future—feel somewhat lacking. Still, this is a strong debut and does an excellent job at introducing a complex problem to a general audience. I look forward to reading future publications.
Full review to come.
Disclaimer? I guess? Lucy was a teammate of mine at McGill Figure Skating, and I have nothing but good things to say about her character.