In the company of women indirect aggression among women : why we hurt each other and how to stop
In the Company of Women explains how indirect, or "relational," aggression can hurt women and hinder them from achieving success and harmony in their adult lives. Gender studies have shown that when a goal is in sight, men generally use direct action to attain it. Women, on the other hand,...
| Main Author: | Heim, Pat. |
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| Other Authors: | Murphy, Susan, 1947-, Golant, Susan K. |
| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
New York :
Jeremy P. Tarcher/Putnam,
2003.
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| Edition: | 1st pbk. ed. |
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| Summary: |
In the Company of Women explains how indirect, or "relational," aggression can hurt women and hinder them from achieving success and harmony in their adult lives. Gender studies have shown that when a goal is in sight, men generally use direct action to attain it. Women, on the other hand, have been socialized to express aggressive actions through indirect means-using behavior such as shunning, stigmatizing, and With startling insights into the meaning of our everyday behavior, this book offers straightforward techniques to change conflict among women into cooperation by resolving discords peaceably, building relationships, and making the most of women's unique leadership and communication skills. |
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| Physical Description: |
337 pages ; 23 cm |
| Bibliography: |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 326-332) and index. |
| ISBN: |
1585422231 9781585422234 |
| Author Notes: |
Susan Murphy, Ph.D., MBA, is the president of Energy Engineering, Inc. Heim and Murphy speak about workplace gender issues to more than 50,000 individuals each year. |