Women, Power and the Economy - Collective Feminist Practice Can Transform the World

In the complex landscapes of multiple global crises, the book unfolds as a panoramic journey through the intricate pathways of women and power, weaving a tapestry that transcends crises and ushers in a transformative vision of a just world.

List of contents

Preface: Women are Shaping the Future of the World, Introduction: The urgency of a feminist practice of power for a vision of a just world, Part I: Recognizing Power Dynamics, Chapter 1: Women and Power - Writing a Different Story, Chapter 2: Patriarchy Strikes Back - Backlash and Tendencies Towards Authoritarian Regimes, Chapter 3: Transformation to a World in Balance of Power - Our Only Chance, Part II: Understanding Power Pathologies, Chapter 4: The Enforcement of Patriarchal Structures - How Power Pathologies Became Normal, Chapter 5: Colonialism, Communism, Socialism, Capitalism - The Intertwining of Patriarchal Power and the Economy, Chapter 6: Complicity with Patriarchy - How We Keep the System Running, Part III: Reclaiming Power in a Feminist way, Chapter 7: The Recollection of Knowledge - What We Can Learn from Past and Present Matriarchies, Chapter 8: Female Genealogies - Why Female Power and Female Freedom are Intrinsically Linked, Chapter 9: Redefining Power for Feminist Transformations - Women as Architects of Our Future Societies, Part IV: Leading Feminist Transformations, Chapter 10: Claiming Power for Transformative Change - Towards a Collective Feminist Practice, Chapter 11: Collective Feminist Leadership - The Driver of Transformative Change, Chapter 12: Feminist Transformation Networks - the Fabric of Future Societies, Part V: Towards Feminist-oriented Civilizations, Chapter 13: Feminist Transformation Strategies - A Pattern Approach, Chapter 14: Emerging Civilizations - How Feminist Visions Can Become Possible Futures, Chapter 15: Transforming Economies - Feminist Strategies to Create a Good Life for All, The Way Forward

About the author

Inca Petra Kuenkel is a transformation psychologist, systems scientist, university lecturer, visionary author and expert in change management and leadership. She is founder of the Collective Leadership Institute, member of the Club of Rome and the World Academy of Arts and Science.

Product details

• Authors: Inca Petra Kuenkel
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 05.08.2025
• EAN: 9781032833460
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3283346-0
• No. of pages: 286
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Social education, social work; Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business > Politics; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; Sociology, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Leadership, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Workplace Culture, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Economics / Theory, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Women in Business, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Feminism & Feminist Theory, Environmental Economics, Management: leadership & motivation, Sales & marketing management, Feminism & feminist theory, Political Economy, Management: leadership and motivation, Sales & marketing, Personnel & human resources management, Gender studies: women, Feminism and feminist theory, Gender studies: women and girls, Sales and marketing, Personnel and human resources management, Sales and marketing management