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The F Word
How We Learned to Swear by Feminism
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This book is ideal for women navigating the challenges of work and family life, as well as readers interested in feminist perspectives on balancing modern responsibilities.
When it comes to the work/life balance, modern women continually find themselves in a no-win situation where they are criticised regardless of the path they choose. The F Word: How we learned to swear by feminism
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When it comes to the work/life balance, modern women continually find themselves in a no-win situation where they are criticised regardless of the path they choose. The F Word: How we learned to swear by feminism argues that the pervasive idea that women will never be able to effectively combine work or interests outside the home with marriage, a social life and parenting is a furphy.
In their lively and topical new book, Caro and Fox combine both personal experience and the stories of a range of women with the big picture. They provide practical suggestions for forgiving ourselves, having fun and not giving up while holding it all together.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780868408231
Publisher: UNSW Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 May 2008
Country: Australia
Imprint: UNSW Press
Illustration: Illustrations
Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 20.0mm
Width: 152.0mm
Height: 231.0mm
Weight: 325g
Pages: 256
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About the Author
**Jane Caro** is an award-winning advertising writer with 25 years experience. She also writes on educational and other issues for a range of publications, and is a regular commentator on radio. **Catherine Fox** is deputy editor of AFR Boss magazine and writes a weekly column, `Corporate Woman', for the Australian Financial Review. She joined the AFR in 1989 and has held a variety of positions, including marketing and Smart Money editor, and court reporter.
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