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Leadership · 21 min

Women & power

By Mary Beard

Unpacking the historical and cultural forces that have long cast power in a masculine mold, this episode reveals how ancient narratives and persistent biases continue to shape our perception of leadership and the unique challenges women face in positions of authority.

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“Unpacking the historical and cultural forces that have long cast power in a masculine mold, this episode reveals how ancient narratives and persistent biases continue to shape our perception of leadership and the unique challenges women face in positions of authority.”

— Mary Beard, Women & power

What it is about

women in power, gender and leadership, cultural bias

Who it is for

Best suited to listeners who want a clearer working understanding of women in power, gender and leadership, cultural bias and better judgment in how they apply it.

The author

Mary Beard brings a credible and useful lens to women in power, gender and leadership, cultural bias, with enough subject command to make the book worth hearing.

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Mary Beard

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