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Feminist Fight Club

A Survival Manual for a Sexist Workplace

Jessica Bennett

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Feminist Fight Club
Male Sexist Behaviors+
Female Self-Sabotage+
Leadership Stereotypes+
Sabotaging Speech Patterns+
Mastering Negotiation+
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Question 1 of 7
According to the text, what is the primary difference between sexism half a century ago and sexism today?
  • A. It is now strictly confined to the gender wage gap.
  • B. It is more casual and subtle, making it harder to identify and fight.
  • C. It mostly occurs in non-corporate environments rather than corporate ones.
  • D. It is overtly aggressive and therefore easier to document.
Question 2 of 7
How does the book advise a woman to respond to a 'bropriator' in the workplace?
  • A. Ignore him and let her intelligence speak for itself over time.
  • B. Report him to HR immediately for verbal harassment.
  • C. Rightfully claim credit for her work and stand up for other female coworkers.
  • D. Ask him to explain his ideas further to expose his lack of knowledge.
Question 3 of 7
What is a 'herfectionist' as described in the book?
  • A. A woman who puts overwhelming pressure on herself to be flawless at work and at home.
  • B. A female manager who micromanages her male subordinates.
  • C. A woman who discredits other female colleagues in order to get ahead.
  • D. A female employee who consistently takes on the overly modest 'office mom' persona.
Question 4 of 7
What physical strategy does the text suggest to combat imposter syndrome and improve self-confidence?
  • A. Maintaining constant eye contact during all negotiations.
  • B. Adopting the powerful stance of a comic book superheroine for two minutes.
  • C. Sitting perfectly still to avoid nonverbal cues of nervousness.
  • D. Practicing deep breathing exercises while speaking.
Question 5 of 7
Which scenario best illustrates the concept of the 'glass cliff'?
  • A. A woman is promoted to a leadership role but is excluded from important executive networking events.
  • B. A woman receives the same leadership title as a man but is paid a significantly lower salary.
  • C. A woman is repeatedly interrupted during a board meeting by her male colleagues.
  • D. A woman is hired as CEO of a failing company and is subsequently blamed when the company hits rock bottom.
Question 6 of 7
Why does the book advise women to avoid the speech habit known as 'upspeak'?
  • A. It involves elongating vowels, which makes the speaker sound croaky and less authoritative.
  • B. It relies heavily on filler words like 'um' and 'like', which distracts the listener.
  • C. It makes statements sound like questions, which causes the speaker's credibility to sink.
  • D. It is perceived as overly aggressive and pushy by male colleagues.
Question 7 of 7
According to the text, what is a recommended tactic for women to improve their negotiation outcomes?
  • A. Threatening to quit if their salary demands are not immediately met.
  • B. Using data from sites like Glassdoor to provide proof that justifies their demands.
  • C. Avoiding sharing salary information with colleagues to maintain a competitive edge.
  • D. Accepting the first 'no' gracefully to avoid being perceived as pushy.

Feminist Fight Club — Full Chapter Overview

Feminist Fight Club Summary & Overview

Feminist Fight Club (2016) sheds new light on the rampant sexism in the workplace and equips women with the tools to take down everything from mansplainers to personal feelings of self-doubt. It draws on modern-day examples as well as historical perspectives to illustrate how feminists can help in the fight for a more gender-balanced world.

Who Should Listen to Feminist Fight Club?

  • Women who want to build their careers
  • Men concerned about the difficulties their female colleagues face
  • Women dealing with sexism at work

About the Author: Jessica Bennett

Jessica Bennett, a contributing journalist and columnist for the New York Times, writes about gender and culture. She graduated from the Newswomen’s Club of New York with honors and has received awards from the New York Press Club and GLAAD.

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