156. How Capitalism Weaponized Feminism with June Carbone
May 14, 2024
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Join June Carbone, Chair of Law, Science, and Technology at the University of Minnesota Law School, as she uncovers how capitalism suppresses women in the workplace. She delves into the 'triple bind,' offering career strategies without compromising integrity. Explore the link between economic struggles, societal factors, and solutions to overcome workplace obstacles.
The concept of the 'triple bind' highlights the unfair choices and limitations women face in the workplace, hindering their progress.
Strategies for career advancement should prioritize integrity over compromising values to navigate challenges in the professional world.
Societal factors play a significant role in women's economic struggles, emphasizing the need for systemic changes to address discrimination and glass ceilings.
Deep dives
Impact of Gender Roles in Economic Changes
The podcast explores how changes in gender roles have impacted the economy, highlighting that women are often undervalued and mistreated by corporations despite their valuable contributions. The discussion delves into the importance of collective bargaining and unions in combating systemic oppression and promoting socially responsible investing.
Effects of Financial Crisis on Gender Dynamics
The episode discusses the financial crisis's influence on gender dynamics, emphasizing how women have been disproportionately affected by economic instability and job loss. The analysis reveals a class divide rather than a gender divide, with college-educated women showing resilience in maintaining employment compared to blue-collar women.
Critique of Hustle Culture and Girl Boss Phenomenon
The podcast critiques the concept of hustle culture and the girl boss narrative, pointing out how these ideologies fail many women in the economy. It contrasts the individual-focused approach of books like Lean In with the need for systemic change to address issues of discrimination and glass ceilings faced by women in various industries.
Impact of Gender Diversity on Business Performance
Gender diversity in finance and business is increasingly recognized as beneficial for overall performance. Companies with women in leadership positions show lower instances of financial errors and fraud, indicating that diversity fosters better management practices. Research suggests that firms with women co-founders outperform others, attributing this success to a focus on managing diversity effectively, leading to increased transparency and long-term business perspective.
Women's Response to Unfair Corporate Practices and The Importance of Company Values
Women in male-dominated industries often face challenges such as being undervalued, passed over for promotions, or forced to compromise their values. Despite understanding the need for cutthroat competition in certain environments, many women prioritize ethical behavior and customer service, often at the cost of advancement. This highlights the triple bind women face, where excelling by playing unfair rules can clash with personal values. The solution lies in finding companies that align with personal values and deserving more recognition and compensation for their contributions.
Have you ever felt stuck in a workplace catch-22? You work hard, play by the rules, but somehow never get ahead? This episode of Financial Feminist tackles the frustrating reality many women face in the professional world.
We're joined by June Carbone — author and Chair of Law, Science, and Technology at the University of Minnesota Law School. Her upcoming book "Fair Shake," written alongside 2 co-authors, explains plain and simple how the American economy is rigged to hold women back. In this insightful discussion, June introduces and explains the “triple-bind” — a concept that describes the limitations and unfair choices women confront in the workplace, and breaks down the three parts of the bind and how they hold women back.
Tune into this episode to hear June’s powerful insights on:
navigating the “triple bind” in the workplace
strategies for career advancement that don't require compromising your integrity
the connection between women's economic struggles and societal factors
Whether you're just starting your career or looking to break through a glass ceiling, this episode is packed with insights to help you win the game on your own terms.
