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What does diversity do? What are we doing when we use the language of diversity? Sara Ahmed offers an account of the diversity world based on interviews with diversity practitioners in higher education, as well as her own experience of doing diversity work. Diversity is an ordinary, even unremarkable, feature of institutional life. Yet diversity practitioners often experience institutions as resistant to their work, as captured through their use of the metaphor of the "brick wall". On Being Included offers an explanation of this apparent paradox.

In this groundbreaking bestseller, Lundy Bancroft—a counselor who specializes in working with abusive men—uses his knowledge about how abusers think to help women recognize when they are being controlled or devalued, and to find ways to get free of an abusive relationship. He says he loves...

""She Comes First is quite simply the best guide to oral sex out there."" —AskMen.com The essential guidebook to oral sex, She Comes First offers a radical new philosophy for pleasuring women As women everywhere will attest, men are ""ill-cliterate."" But in the pages of She Comes First, the...

Girls are beautifully and wonderfully made in God’s image. This comprehensive collection of stories focused on 50 women of the Bible shows how God worked in their lives and continues to have a plan and a purpose for his beloved daughters today. In a world that too often tells girls that they...

Discover the magic of today's most popular spiritual practices in this fresh and funny account of embracing a year full of astrology, reiki, crystals and more!Introducing Emma Howarth: lifestyle journalist turned soul-seeker. Writing with humour and curiosity, Emma shows us that we don't need to...

Two comedians offer hilarious encouragement for all the tiny heroic acts that teachers perform every day. Teachers are constantly handing out reassurance, support, and inspiration. But who’s boosting them through their everyday challenges—like waking a sleeping student, paying for supplies...

Throughout the globe, STEM careers exist. However, in some countries, particular STEM careers have been male-dominated while in other countries no gender biases exist as it relates to STEM careers. One common trend which occurs throughout the world is that women who are working in these STEM...

This is the ultimate guide for women in education. Written by leading members of the grassroots #WomenEd movement, it offers guidance on how to attain and succeed in leaderships positions, alongside nuanced analysis and debate of topics including: the gender pay gap, gender stereotyping in schools and beyond, the realities experienced by BME leaders and how flexible working cultures can redress inequities.

For women over 40 ready to release the past, reclaim confidence, and reinvent their lives. Hosted by Sharon—sharing real stories, healing truths, and bold steps forward.

Schools that routinely fail Black boys are not extraordinary. In fact, they are all-too ordinary. If we are to succeed in positively shifting outcomes for Black boys and young men, we must first change the way school is “done.” That’s where the eight in ten teachers who are White women fit in . . . and this urgently needed resource is made specifically for them as a way to help them understand, respect and connect with all of their students.

The Montgomery Bus Boycott, which ignited the civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s, has always been vitally important in American history. This is the autobiographical account of the creation of the boycott by one of its principal organizers. With the publication of this book, the boycott becomes a milestone in the history of American women as well.

Women Thrive is your go-to resource for empowering and inspiring women determined to rise above challenges and achieve their fullest potential. Our podcast features powerful stories from women across the globe—entrepreneurs, speakers, authors, experts, and business owners—who have faced personal and professional obstacles and emerged stronger.Whether you’re a woman navigating the complexities of leadership, striving for business success, or seeking growth in your personal life, this podcast offers the tools, strategies, insights and inspiration you need to help you succeed. We dive deep ...

If adolescent girls agree on one thing, it's that adults don't "get" what's going on in their lives. Friendship drama, self-image, grades, dating, bullying, fear of failure—these pressures impose limits. So what can you do? How can you ensure each and every girl lives up to her potential?

In the winter of 1969, from big cities to small towns, young women across the country sent in applications to Yale University for the first time. The Ivy League institution dedicated to graduating "1,000 male leaders" each year had finally decided to open its doors to the nation's top female students. The landmark decision was a huge step forward for women's equality in education. Or was it?

The inspiring stories of 6 people who changed history. Contents: Harriet Tubman, the slave who helped hundreds of other slaves to escape Emmeline Pankhurst who wanted women to be able to vote Maria Montessori, the doctor who found a new way to teach children Helen Keller, the deaf and blind...

An exploration of how engaging identity and cultural heritage can transform teaching and learning for Black women educators in the name of justice and freedom in the classroom In The Spirit of Our Work, Dr. Cynthia Dillard centers the spiritual lives of Black women educators and their students...

The Board Game presents the undeniable case for having more women corporate directors at the decision-making tables of America's public companies. Fifty-eight women directors tell how they won their first board seats. From her executive-search perspective, author Betsy Berkhemer-Credaire gives valuable advice to women at all career stages - so YOU, your sisters, your mothers, and your daughters will have a chance to win The Board Game.

When Beating the Odds: Raising Academically Successful African American Males appeared in 1998, it was hailed as "a crucial book" (Baltimore Sun) and "undoubtedly one of the most important tools the African American parent can possess" (Kweisi Mfume, President NAACP). Now, in response to enormous demand, the authors turn their attention to African American young women. Statistics indicate that African American females, as a group, fare poorly in the United States.

Woman Power Zone is a podcast dedicated to empower women through inspiration, education and creativity. Addressed are a variety of ways women tap into their power and magnificence, through the experiences and wisdom of our host and guests--The Power of Choice; The Power of Yes; The Power of Creativity; the Power of Following Your Dreams; the Power of Taking Action; the Power of Money, and more. Elevate your life experience by joining us!

Ready to amp up your daily routine with something truly epic? Meet your new BFF--Loved By God: 100 Days with Women in the Word. This isn't just another book--it's your secret weapon for tackling life's ups and downs with confidence and grace. Feeling a bit overwhelmed with all the craziness life...