{"title":"Allison Elias","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the insightful works of Allison Elias, a thought-provoking author who delves deep into the intricacies of corporate culture and feminism. Renowned for her compelling narratives on historical and military themes, Elias skilfully intertwines these topics with contemporary societal issues, offering readers a comprehensive understanding of her subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her notable works, \u003cem\u003eThe Rise of Corporate Feminism\u003c\/em\u003e, explores the evolution of feminist movements within the corporate world, highlighting their impacts and the challenges still faced today. Elias’s writing not only educates but also encourages readers to reflect on the progress and pitfalls of gender equality in professional settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a history enthusiast or someone interested in social dynamics, Allison Elias's books offer valuable perspectives and rich content that enlighten and engage. Dive into her collection and journey through the pivotal moments and figures that have shaped our current corporate and social landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-rise-of-corporate-feminism-by-allison-elias-9780231180757","title":"The Rise of Corporate Feminism","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the 1960s through the 1990s, the most common job for women in the United States was clerical work. Even as college-educated women obtained greater opportunities for career advancement, occupational segregation by gender remained entrenched. How did feminism in corporate America come to represent the individual success of the executive woman and not the collective success of the secretary?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAllison Elias argues that feminist goals of advancing equal opportunity and promoting meritocracy unintentionally undercut the status and prospects of so-called \"pink-collar\" workers. In the 1960s, ideas about sex equality spurred some clerical workers to organise, demanding \"raises and respect,\" while others pushed for professionalisation through credentialing. This cross-class alliance pushed a feminist agenda that included unionising some clerical workers and advancing others who had college degrees into management. But these efforts diverged in the 1980s, when corporations adopted measures to move qualified women into their upper ranks. By the 1990s, corporate support for professional women resulted in an individualistic feminism that focused on the needs of those at the top. Meanwhile, as many white, college-educated women advanced up the corporate ladder, clerical work became a job for lower-socioeconomic-status women of all races.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Rise of Corporate Feminism\u003c\/em\u003e considers changes in the workplace surrounding affirmative action, human resource management, automation, and unionisation by groups such as 9to5. At the intersection of history, gender, and management studies, this book spotlights the secretaries, clerks, receptionists, typists, and bookkeepers whose career trajectories remained remarkably similar despite sweeping social and legal change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000814944492,"sku":"9780231180757","price":66.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/7864273482270.jpg?v=1763306851"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/allison-elias.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}