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“A balance is necessary in life. To achieve this we must move away from broad definitions of workplaces as functional and households as emotional. Similarly, home, the haven in a heartless world, as defined by men, cannot be used by them as an antidote to the workplace's discomforts and demands, if this means having the wife as a servicer.”

Quote by Eva Cox

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Leading Women

This book explores the unique challenges and opportunities faced by women in leadership positions, offering practical advice and insights for career advancement and success. more

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Eva Cox
Eva Cox

Eva Cox is an Australian social activist born on February 21, 1938. She is renowned for her advocacy work in the areas of gender equality, multiculturalism, and anti-racism. more

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“Men as well as women, must strive for a balance of experience. Masculinity, defined as requiring the ability to act physically or mentally but excluding anything too emotional or nurturing, currently denies men this balance. Their ability to care is seen as inappropriate for everyday use, and a lack of desire for power or promotion are seen as signs of inadequacy.”