"Why Do Women Resist the Power They Deserve?" ~ Gloria Feldt
On this special edition of See Jane Do on KVMR Elisa speaks with Gloria Feldt about her latest book No Excuses: 9 Ways Women Can Change How We Thing About Power. Gloria is a best-selling author, commentator, public speaker and women's rights activist. She pulls no punches in her new book, which encourages women to step into positions of power and leadership - now!
She provides inspiration, hope and courage - as well as concrete "power tools" - the 9 ways, with one highlighted in each chapter - to aid women in securing equality and justice for themselves.
We are extremely honored to be one of the many amazing stories included in No Excuses. Gloria suggests that "See Jane Do's unique multimedia platform holds exciting promise as a new model for civic engagement and leadership in today's fast-paced, fragmented world."
Gloria is speaking at Bioneers 2010 on Sunday, October 17th. For more information about Gloria and her new book visit her website at www.gloriafeldt.com
Order your copy at a local bookstore or online at www.Amazon.com.
"One of those books that has the power to change your life. It's challenging and smart, but most important, it gives you actual tools you can use to walk in your own power."
- Jane Fonda
Click here to listen to the interview with Gloria Feldt on KVMR.
In the broadcast I was interested to hear Gloria Feldt remark on a new generation of men who are interested in playing a different role, a more power-sharing role (my paraphrase because I can't remember her exact words).
I was particularly struck by her implication that this is a completely new development among men, because I was active in what we called "the men's movement" back in the 1970s, inspired by the feminist movement of that time.
I took care of our two year-old daughter and six year-old son fulltime for a year, was involved in helping promote mens groups, and -- most importantly -- worked hard to uphold my end of a marriage based on the partnership model, a marriage now in its 45th year.
I lost touch with the men I worked with in those years, and have a sense of a mens movement that either failed, or else succeeded so well that it disappeared into the culture. I was part of it but don't know exactly what happened to it!
At least I can see that this model has made a difference in the lives of our children, who are now in their late thirties and early forties.
Posted by: Don Pelton | October 11, 2010 at 10:35 PM