Women money power : the rise and fall of economic equality
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New York, N.Y. : Abrams Press, 2024.
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327 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
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Published
New York, N.Y. : Abrams Press, 2024.
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Book
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English
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Includes bibliographical references (page 289-322) index.
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"For centuries, women were denied equal access to money and the freedom and power that came with it. They were restricted from owning property or transacting in real estate. Even well into the 20th century, women could not take out their own loans or own bank accounts without their husband's permission. They could be fired for getting married or pregnant, and if they still had a job, they could be kept from certain roles, restricted from working longer hours, and paid less than men for equal work. It was a raw deal, and women weren't happy with it. So they pushed back. In Women Money Power, financial journalist Josie Cox tells the story of women's fight for financial freedom. This is an inspirational account of brave pioneers who took on social mores and the law, including the 'Rosies' who filled industrial jobs vacated by men and helped win WWII, the heiress whose fortune helped create the birth control pill, the brassy investor who broke into the boys' club of the New York Stock Exchange, and the namesake of landmark equal pay legislation who refused to accept discrimination. But as any woman can tell you, the battle for equality--for money and power--is far from over. Cox delves deep into the challenges women face today and the culture and systems that hold them back." --book jacket
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Cox, J. (2024). Women money power: the rise and fall of economic equality . Abrams Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Cox, Josie. 2024. Women Money Power: The Rise and Fall of Economic Equality. Abrams Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Cox, Josie. Women Money Power: The Rise and Fall of Economic Equality Abrams Press, 2024.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Cox, Josie. Women Money Power: The Rise and Fall of Economic Equality Abrams Press, 2024.
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