“We don't want to settle down anymore; we've been settled, like some western township, and now we want to kick up the dust and tear down the fences. Not only won't we settle down; we also won't settle for less than what we've always wanted: a good time and a fair fight.”
Quote by Gina Barreca
Work
If You Lean In, Will Men Just Look Down Your Blouse?
This book humorously critiques the advice often given to women in professional settings, particularly the notion of 'leaning in' to advance their careers. It explores the double standards and objectification women may face, using the provocative title to highlight the tension between ambition and societal perceptions of female bodies in the workplace. more
Author
Gina Barreca
Gina Barreca is a renowned American professor, born in 1957. Her academic contributions are primarily focused on women's studies, literary criticism, and cultural theory. more
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