This book really hit home with me, even though I didn't follow a corporate career path. After Peace Corps volunteerism in Palau and teaching science in Mexico, Dr. Jackson and her husband returned recently to their home near San Francisco. Things have changed in the decades since many of Lucinda Jackson's experiences, but the vestiges of the attitudes are still around - and often not as openly blatant. First, I want to commend Lucinda Jackson for being brave enough to share her stories of sexual harassment. | Rating: B- |, February 10, 2021 In most cases, items shipped from Amazon.com may be returned for a full refund. It's more an anthology of the pitfalls women face in the working world and in life. Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2019. $1.29. Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2019. Also for all of the corporate executives who justify gender imbalance in the executive ranks as a "pipeline issue" that will supposedly resolve itself. . Just A Girl by Lucinda This book reached me in spirit, mind and body. Lucinda writes about the stories that most of us are afraid to talk about...but as a woman in a STEM field, I could relate 100%. Sign up here. I also liked that this book isn't a put down of all men. Women who have faced these issues will relate to so many portions of this book. Just leave us a message here and we will work on getting you verified. Director-producer-editor Mariem Pérez Riera is clearly delighted to help Ms. Moreno settle more than a few scores. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. Forgot your password? 4.6 out of 5 stars 518. Coming Soon. $1.29. “Just A Girl” is a song sung and written by Gwen Stefani. Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It: Trailer 1. | Rating: 5/5 About “Just a Girl” Stefani’s famous critique of male-dominated society, written from the perspective of the “little girl” who “needs” protection. Billboard Hot 100. The percentage of Approved Tomatometer Critics who have given this movie a positive review. Copyright © Fandango. 4.8 out of 5 stars 34. My favorite things for 2020 post is here, and I think I'm more excited about it than you are? There’s no doubt times are changing for the better, and when you read Lucinda’s compelling story on why they needed to change, you’ll agree these work, and general life, conditions should never be allowed in our society. All rights reserved. All Critics (35) Our goal is simple: elevate our emotions, experiences and voices as womxn. |. Lucinda Jackson’s story of survival in a male-dominated workplace is an eye-opening read not just for women, who already know the struggle is real, but also for men so they can appreciate the pervasive level of sexual discrimination and innuendos that women in all levels of society have had to endure on a regular basis. | Rating: 4/5 And I have. Read critic reviews. Please try again. 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