... the coronavirus outbreak has made Scott’s message more urgent than ever.

What [Scott] brings to this relatively well-worn argument is a global perspective, drawing on often fascinating vignettes from the African and Bangladeshi villages in which she has worked, but also a rallying cry against blaming women for things that are not their fault.

Researcher and activist Scott examines how male financial domination holds back economic growth, assembling a breathtaking array of data and case studies from settings as disparate as rural Ugandan schools and the board rooms of venture capitalists.

... powerful stories.

Weighty subject matter with an edge. Will appeal to fans of social commentary and those interested in women’s and global economic issues..

In this in-depth, highly revealing analysis, the author dives headfirst into the multiple layers of hindrance that prohibit women from obtaining equal status with men.

... remarkably comprehensive.