From Sabotage to Support: A New Vision for Feminist Solidarity in the Workplace PDF
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Praise for From Sabotage to Support “Packed with everyday wisdom and common-sense recommenda- tions, From Sabotage to Support provides an important alternative to our oppositional, combative social milieu. The authors offer insights, analyses, strategies, and everyday wisdom that give us the necessary tools to transform our workplaces into more equitable, harmonious, inclusive spaces.” —AnaLouise Keating, PhD, Professor and Doctoral Program Director, Department of Multicultural Women’s and Gender Studies, Texas Woman’s University, and Gloria Anzaldúa scholar “From Sabotage to Support is a fantastic addition to the body of knowledge for women (and allies) by women. This book lays down a solid foundation for people new to feminist and womanist jour- neys while providing immensely actionable guidance for managing our sabotaging behaviors toward ourselves and others. The authors thoughtfully include myriad diverse identities and movements that define the complex human experience. This book will forever change you, your workplace, and the way that you embrace and connect with people.” —Tiffany Jana, DM, CEO, TMI Portfolio, and coauthor of Overcoming Bias and Erasing Institutional Bias “Wiggins and Anderson have written a profound book to help us understand the role of patriarchal systems and how we can move from sabotage to support. This is a must-read for white women and women of color who are interested in how we can reclaim our voice and power and develop collaborative, authentic relationships across racial lines and create a new reality of support.” —Judith H. Katz, EdD, author of White Awareness, coauthor of Safe Enough to Soar, and Executive Vice President, The Kaleel Jamison Consulting Group, Inc. “The timeliness of From Sabotage to Support can’t be overstated. As an employer of a diverse group of individuals, thanks to the teachings in this book, I am now acutely aware of how I have helped perpetu- ate the patriarchy by rewarding workplace behaviors that originated with a system designed by white men to benefit only them. This book opens up a space for women to discuss how we’re unwittingly supporting the continuation of this system. As Wiggins and Anderson show us, we’ve been working against one another. By working to- gether as a group, as seen in the Women’s Marches and the #MeToo movement and outlined in this book, we have a greater opportunity to better women’s lives when we lift each other up. The workplace can be competitive, but it doesn’t have to be. This enlightening book provides us with new tools to help white women recognize our privi- lege and our bias and change the way we lead as employers and the way we work as employees.” —Liz Bradford, owner of Bradford Public Relations Inc. From Sabotage to Support This page intentionally left blank SABOTAGE From SUPPORT to A New Vision for Feminist Solidarity in the Workplace Joy L. Wiggins and Kami J. Anderson From Sabotage to Support Copyright © 2019 by Joy L. Wiggins and Kami J. Anderson All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permis- sion of the publisher, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical reviews and certain other noncommercial uses permitted by copyright law. For permission requests, write to the publisher, addressed “Attention: Permissions Coordinator,” at the address below. Berrett-Koehler Publishers, Inc. 1333 Broadway, Suite 1000 Oakland, CA 94612-1921 Tel: (510) 817-2277, Fax: (510) 817-2278 www.bkconnection.com Ordering information for print editions Quantity sales. Special discounts are available on quantity purchases by corporations, associations, and others. For details, contact the “Special Sales Department” at the Berrett-Koehler address above. Individual sales. Berrett-Koehler publications are available through most book- stores. They can also be ordered directly from Berrett-Koehler: Tel: (800) 929- 2929; Fax: (802) 864-7626; www.bkconnection.com Orders for college textbook/course adoption use. Please contact Berrett- Koehler: Tel: (800) 929-2929; Fax: (802) 864-7626. Distributed to the U.S. trade and internationally by Penguin Random House Publisher Services. Berrett-Koehler and the BK logo are registered trademarks of Berrett-Koehler Publishers, Inc. First Edition Paperback print edition ISBN 978-1-5230-9847-7 PDF e-book ISBN 978-1-5230-9848-4 IDPF e-book ISBN 978-1-5230-9849-1 Digital audio ISBN 978-1-5230-9851-4 2019-1 Cover design: Alvaro Villanueva / Bookish Design. Cover art: Delmaine Donson/ iStock. Book interior production and design: VJB/Scribe. Copyedit: Lunaea Weatherstone. Proofreader: Nancy Bell. Index: Sylvia Coates. I dedicate this book to my mother, Cynthia, and my sisters, Amy and Liz, who have been the ultimate models of woman power, and to my daughter, Ruby, who embraces the next generation of women leaders wholeheartedly. — Joy I dedicate this book to my tribe of sisters, of blood and love, but most of all to my daughter, goddaughters, nieces, and loves who look to us as women for models of support, strength, and solidarity. — Kami This page intentionally left blank CONTENTS INTRODUCTION The Path to Liberation 1 Who We Are 3 What to Expect 4 Why This Book? Why Now? 5 Smash the Patriarchy! 8 A Day in the Liberated Life! 12 Moving Forward 14 CHAPTER 1 A Brief History of Feminist Movements 17 First-Wave Feminism from 1800 to 1920 18 The Second Wave: Civil and Reproductive Rights 23 The Third Wave: Power Feminism and the Beauty Myth 30 The Fourth Wave: Intersectionality 32 Action Steps 37 CHAPTER 2 The Pervasive Patriarchy 41 What Is Patriarchy? 42 The Effects of Socialization 45 Women in Leadership 48 200 Percent 49 Socialization and Double Consciousness: The Other Side of the Coin 51 Action Steps 57 vii
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