Gender and Finance : Addressing Inequality in the Financial Services Industry...

by Baeckstrom, Ylva

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Gender and Finance : Addressing Inequality in the Financial Services Industry, Hardcover by Baeckstrom, Ylva, ISBN 1032055588, ISBN-13 9781032055589, Like New Used, Free shipping in the US "This book examines the world of finance and the role of gender within it. It looks at the financial services industry, arguably the most powerful and remunerative sector that exists, and shows how it was created by men for men. The author explains how historically women were excluded, how minimal progress has been made, and outlines how the sector still needs to change in order to function effectively in a modern, equal opportunities world. Gender inequality in financial services is of utmost urgency and importance because of the extent to which it affects women in all stages of life. Women's exclusion in financial services is also mirrored by how men have been excluded from parenting through a similar set of societal expectations, government legislation and corporate policies. The author maintains that to succeed we need to address both financial services and parenting. To do so we need regulatory support. Because of its power and dominance, the financial services industry has the opportunity to lead this change and to champion gender equal practices. These practices are economically beneficial to all participants, not only female employees and consumers. We all need these benefits as we rebuild our economies following the Covid-19 pandemic. Th makes an important contribution to the criti

• ISBN: 9781032055589
• Condition: Fine

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