If there's one thing we can agree on in a post-Trump America, it's that
sexism exists. While there are myriad books on female friendship in the
marketplace, Toxic Femininity is the first book on the special
relationship between female coworkers and gender dynamics in the
workplace to hit the market in a comedic gifty way.
Talented humorist Ginny Hogan explores themes of sexism, workplace
gender dynamics, and the challenges facing women at work (particularly
in STEM fields) with disarming wit. Toxic Femininity includes fun
short pieces (such as, "I'm Not A Sexist; I Also Ask My Male Colleagues
If They're Menstruating" and "How Silicon Valley Created The Perfect
Meritocracy If You Specifically Happen To Be A Young, Straight,
Well-Educated White Man"), true-false and multiple choice quizzes
(including: "Are You Too Aggressive, or "Are You Politely Stating Your
Opinion?" and Are You a True Feminist, a Male Feminist, a Feminist Just
to Get Laid, or a Loaf of Bread?"), and even some surrealist essays
(such as "A Woman From The Year 3018 Visits a Tech Startup" and "The
Noise-Canceling Headphone's Lament"). Toxic Femininity is a book that
can be enjoyed in little sips or in one long drink.
The variety of the pieces and the illustrations make a lovely and gifty
package--this product is perfect for a mentor encouraging her mentees, a
big sister preparing her little sister for the work place, or shoring up
your best friend after a rough day.
A conversation piece as much as a gift, the humorous nature of the work
makes it possible to face topics that can be difficult to tackle head
on; and we hope that this book will be able to serve not just as a gift
but as a jumping off point for those hard-to have conversations that are
a part of every work place environment.
