The Double X Economy
The Epic Potential of Empowering Women | A GUARDIAN SCIENCE BOOK OF THE YEAR
by Professor Linda Scott
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Pub Date 2 Jul 2020 | Archive Date 9 Jun 2020
Faber and Faber Ltd | Faber & Faber
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Description
A GUARDIAN SCIENCE BOOK OF THE YEAR
SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2020 ROYAL SOCIETY INSIGHT INVESTMENT SCIENCE BOOK PRIZE
LONGLISTED FOR THE 2020 FINANCIAL TIMES AND McKINSEY BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR
An urgent analysis of global gender inequality and a passionately argued case for change by a pioneer in the movement for women's economic empowerment.
'A compelling and actionable case for unleashing women's economic power.'
MELINDA GATES
'Passionate and timely . . . in a world where so many of us stick to criticising the status quo, it's heartening to read someone willing to offer viable solutions.'
CAROLINE CRIADO-PEREZ, OBSERVER (author of Invisible Women)
The Double X Economy is an urgent analysis of global gender inequality and a fervently argued case for change by a pioneer in the movement for women's economic empowerment. Drawing on decades of statistical evidence, original research and global on-the-ground experience, Linda Scott outlines a revolutionary, actionable plan to remove economic barriers against women, and in the process combat humankind's most pressing problems.
'One of the most objective, data-led, rigorously scientific and morally persuasive books of the year.'
GUARDIAN (Books of the Year)
'Shocking.' ADAM RUTHERFORD, BBC INSIDE SCIENCE
'Scholarly and impassioned.' FINANCIAL TIMES
'Essential.' TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT
'Powerful.' NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW
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The Double X Economy published in 2022 in paperback under the title The Cost of Sexism.
Advance Praise
'A compelling and actionable case for unleashing women’s economic power.' – Melinda Gates
'A pathbreaking contribution! Linda Scott provides powerful evidence on the need for action to end women’s economic exclusion and to positively reshape the economies of the world.' – Michael Kaufman (author of The Time Has Come: Why Men Must Join the Gender Equality Revolution)
'Scott brings a powerful blend of absolute commitment to gender equality, deep expertise in the economic forces at play and unique hands-on experience in countries across the world to The Double X Economy.' – Josh Levs (author of All In: How Our Work-First Culture Fails Dads, Families, and Businesses—And How We Can Fix It Together)
'This book is the practical rallying cry we need to address the most significant challenge of this century and a great resource for anyone fighting for women’s equality.' – Laurie Adams (CEO of Women for Women International)
'Skewers myth upon myth about patriarchy, male dominance, women's historic roles in society. Fascinating.' – Laura Liswood (Secretary General of the Council of Women World Leaders)
'A precise, eye-opening account ... with [Scott's] suggestions, the future could be brighter for everyone, not just women. – Kirkus
'Feminists, economists, and policy makers should consider this impressive and impassioned account required reading.' – Publishers Weekly
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9780571337569 |
| PRICE | £18.99 (GBP) |
| PAGES | 336 |
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