The XX Factor
How the Rise of Working Women Has Created a Far Less Equal World
by:
Alison Wolf
in:
Gender Studies
Summary:
The book examines the impact of increasing numbers of educated, career-oriented women on social and economic inequality. It discusses how this shift has led to a growing divide between high-earning women and those in lower-paid, often part-time jobs, challenging the notion that the rise of women in the workforce has led to greater gender equality.
Key points:
1. The Professional Elite: Wolf notes a rise in highly successful career women, creating a gap among women themselves.
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