Gender Issues

[close] Lovely ladies discussing wonderful books, issues, and ideas.

[close] We're geographically separated, but let's come together to read and share our thoughts on Sheryl Sandberg's book entitled "Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead".

[close] In 2014, Lt. Col. Kate Germano headed up the Marine Corps' all-women boot camp battalion--the only all-women battalion in any of the U.S. military branches. When she arrived, she found women lagged behind men in every category, including injury rates, weapons qualification and academics. So, she conducted a reboot, and immediately saw improvements in every area. The Marine Corps response? They booted her for being "too abrasive." Kate and co-author Kelly Kennedy would like to answer your questions about Fight Like A Girl, and hear about your experiences, both in the military and in the civilian workforce.

[close] Saqi was founded in 1984 with the inspiration of printing quality academic and general interest books on the Middle East. Saqi’s links with cutting-edge and authoritative voices from North Africa and the Middle East have led to a rigorous reassessment of Arab cultural heritage. Since then, Saqi has expanded its network to include writers from all over the world. Saqi publishes a wide range of titles including books on history, politics, art, architecture, gender issues, women’s studies and cuisine. A magnet for daring new voices from across the globe, Saqi’s broad international outlook has never been more relevant.