A Uterus Is a Feature, Not a Bug
A Uterus Is a Feature, Not a Bug
Sarah Lacy
Adam Grant
One of Silicon Valley’s most outspoken journalists challenges us to recognize that motherhood is a source of strength, not weakness. - Adam Grant
Brad Feld
Brad Feld mentioned this book on Twitter.
Marc Benioff
There is no finish line on the path to equality. - Marc Benioff
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A Uterus Is a Feature, Not a Bug

A Uterus Is a Feature, Not a Bug: The Working Woman's Guide to Overthrowing the Patriarchy

Sarah Lacy
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Sarah Lacy
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In "A Uterus Is a Feature, Not a Bug," acclaimed journalist and entrepreneur Sarah Lacy dismantles the enduring myth of the weakened working mother, presenting a powerful argument that they are, in fact, the most robust, efficient, and indispensable players in the workforce today. Through a compelling blend of rigorous research and personal narrative, Lacy shines a light on the systemic biases facing working mothers, while simultaneously celebrating their unparalleled abilities to lead, innovate, and inspire. She argues convincingly that the corporate world’s perception of working mothers as liabilities is not only unfounded but is costing companies valuable opportunities for growth and innovation. Lacy's book serves as both a battle cry and a roadmap for change, illuminating the path forward with examples from forward-thinking companies that have embraced parent-friendly policies, and the positive impact these policies have had on their bottom lines. At its heart, "A Uterus Is a Feature, Not a Bug" is a call to arms for society to reevaluate and redefine what it means to be a working mother. It challenges women to see themselves as assets to their workplaces and their families, regardless of the pervasive "Maternal Wall" that seeks to hold them back. Engaging, provocative, and unapologetically fervent, Sarah Lacy’s narrative empowers women to embrace their dual identities as professionals and mothers, proving that these roles not only coexist but flourish together.

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Released
2017
14 Nov
Length
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Brad Feld mentioned this book on Twitter.
There is no finish line on the path to equality. - Marc Benioff
One of Silicon Valley’s most outspoken journalists challenges us to recognize that motherhood is a source of strength, not weakness. - Adam Grant
It’s only after living through a decade of these three attacks, watching these other journalists get attacked, watching the 2016 presidential election, and reading the work of philosopher Kate Manne and social psychologist Amy Cuddy that I began to see how simple, universal, and effective it is to destroy a woman’s credibility. Incompetent → Slut → Corrupt. Sometimes all those at once. One of the three will almost always stick. The three can be used to reinforce one another as well.
— Sarah Lacy, A Uterus Is a Feature, Not a Bug

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