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- Have you ever wondered how to effectively shut down a 'manterrupter' or a 'mansplainer' without ever losing your professional cool?
- What if you could identify and dismantle the subtle, internal saboteurs that hold women back from reaching their full career potential?
- Are you curious about the secret rules of a modern 'fight club' designed to help you navigate—and win—the battle against everyday workplace sexism?
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Key Takeaways from Feminist Fight Club
- Learn how to combat subtle workplace sexism by identifying and shutting down "manterrupters," "mansplainers," and "bropriators" who steal your credit.
- Discover how to overcome self-sabotaging behaviors like imposter syndrome and the "office mom" persona by using two-minute superhero power poses to boost your confidence.
- Understand the dangers of being a "herfectionist" and why stepping back to prioritize work-life balance is essential for women to prevent career burnout.
- Master the power of female solidarity by avoiding the "femenemy" trap and actively choosing to mentor, promote, and advocate for your female colleagues.
- Find out how female leaders can navigate hidden booby traps like the "glass cliff" by keeping meticulous records and refusing to take the blame for pre-existing company failures.
Learning Tools
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Mind Map
Feminist Fight Club
Male Sexist Behaviors
Manterrupting
Bropriating
Mansplaining
Nonverbal Demeaning
Biological Dismissal
Female Self-Sabotage
Imposter Syndrome
Office Mom Persona
Herfectionism
Femenemies
Leadership Stereotypes
Gendered Leadership
Questioned Competence
The Glass Cliff
Sabotaging Speech Patterns
Filler Words
Hedges
Upspeak
Vocal Fry
Mastering Negotiation
Overcoming Hesitation
Using Data
Handling Rejection
Salary Transparency
Actionable Strategy
Create a Feminist Fight Club
Quiz — Test Your Understanding
Question 1 of 7
According to the text, what is the primary difference between sexism half a century ago and sexism today?
Feminist Fight Club — Full Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: Recommendation
Chapter 2: Overall, men in the workplace often engage in sexist behaviors that undermine women’s opportunities and autonomy at work.
Chapter 3: Women are also partly responsible for some hardships they experience in the workplace.
Chapter 4: Women leaders often must contend with hidden traps, or the long-standing stereotypes.
Chapter 5: A woman’s speech patterns can harm her perceived value.
Chapter 6: Compared with men, women are less likely to negotiate their salary and benefits.
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
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