Power Shift by Sally Armstrong Summary
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In "Power Shift," award-winning activist Sally Armstrong examines gender inequality's global landscape. This CBC Massey Lectures cornerstone asks: What if our world's greatest untapped resource is women's equality? Praised by feminist scholars worldwide, it's the multidisciplinary wake-up call that's re-energizing the longest revolution.
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The Longest Revolution: Women Rising Against 10,000 Years of Oppression
Imagine a world where half the population has been systematically denied basic rights for millennia. Now picture that same half on the cusp of the greatest power shift in human history. When #MeToo exploded in 2017, even Steve Bannon recognized its significance, reportedly telling colleagues that the 2020 election would be "the Patriarchy versus the Matriarchy." This movement represents the culmination of history's longest revolution - women's fight for equality. What makes this struggle particularly fascinating is how deeply entrenched gender inequality has become in our social structures, despite mounting evidence that it wasn't always this way. The revolution has reached a tipping point where personal courage ignites public awareness, which then drives political action. Women worldwide are breaking free from patriarchal systems that have constrained them for generations, creating ripple effects across politics, economics, and culture. This isn't just about women's rights - it's about rewriting humanity's story to include all voices.
Rewriting Our Origins: The Myth of Natural Female Subordination
Divine Control and Spiritual Resistance: Religion's Role in Gender Inequality
From Personal to Political: Transforming Power Structures and Economics
Political Representation and Peace Building
The Inevitable Backlash: Understanding Resistance and Moving Forward
The Archaeology of Intimacy: Our Shared Human Story and the Irreversible Power Shift
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"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
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