1st Edition

Gender and Finance Addressing Inequality in the Financial Services Industry

134 Pages 7 B/W Illustrations

by Routledge

134 Pages 7 B/W Illustrations

by Routledge

134 Pages 7 B/W Illustrations

by Routledge

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Description

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 to function... Read more

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Prologue: Imagine a world.

Chapter 1: Setting the scene on Gender and Finance.

Chapter 2: The prominence and dominance of financial services.

Chapter 3: Women as financial consumers.

Chapter 4: Women as employees in financial services.

Chapter 5: Women do finance at least as well as men (despite the odds against them).

Chapter 6: A gendered professional and family life balance.

Chapter 7: Actions for Reducing Gender Bias and Increasing Gender Equality.

Chapter 8: Conclusion: The win-win of taking the gender out of finance.

Glossary of Terms

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