ABSTRACT

This book combines theory, empirical research, and practical, international case studies to provide students with a comprehensive resource that demonstrates theories on gender alongside their operation in everyday workplace situations.

Reeves’s new edition provides a thorough review of issues important to women in the workplace, including gender discrimination and the legal framework for equity at work. The book uses case studies to illustrate key themes and introduces several new features, including:

  • Updated statistics on women’s participation in the workforce
  • Updated examples of resources for women in business
  • Two new chapters covering negotiation and influencing skills and women in STEM fields
  • New case studies, featuring comparisons between the position of women in the United States and in other countries
  • An instructor’s manual with advice, suggested answers to the end-of-chapter questions, and additional resources

This is a one-stop resource for any student interested in gender theory and issues that affect women in the workplace.

part |2 pages

Part I An Introduction to Gender Equality

chapter 1|17 pages

An Introduction to Women in the Workplace

chapter 3|11 pages

Employment Discrimination Law

part |2 pages

Part II Women in the Workplace

chapter 5|42 pages

Equal Pay

chapter 6|41 pages

Networks and Mentors

chapter 7|28 pages

Gender and Communication

chapter 8|18 pages

Negotiating and Influencing

part |2 pages

Part III Gender Issues: Looking Ahead

chapter 10|46 pages

Work–Life Balance

chapter 11|34 pages

Women Entrepreneurs

chapter 12|13 pages

Women in STEM Fields

chapter 13|33 pages

Policy and Organizational Practice