The Good Girls Revolt: How the Women of Newsweek Sued their Bosses and Changed the Workplace

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Book Synopsis: It was the 1960s -- a time of economic boom and social strife. Young women poured into the workplace, but the "Help Wanted" ads were segregated by gender and the "Mad Men" office culture was rife with sexual stereotyping and discrimination. Lynn Povich was one of the lucky ones, landing a job at Newsweek, renowned for its cutting-edge coverage of civil rights and the "Swinging Sixties." Nora Ephron, Jane Bryant Quinn, Ellen Goodman, and Susan Brownmiller all started there as well. It was a top-notch job -- for a girl -- at an exciting place. But it was a dead end. Women researchers sometimes became reporters, rarely writers, and never editors. Any aspiring female journalist was told, "If you want to be a writer, go somewhere else."

On March 16, 1970, the day Newsweek published a cover story on the fledgling feminist movement entitled "Women in Revolt," forty-six Newsweek women charged the magazine with discrimination in hiring and promotion. It was the first female class action lawsuit--the first by women journalists--and it inspired other women in the media to quickly follow suit. Lynn Povich was one of the ringleaders.

In The Good Girls Revolt, she evocatively tells the story of this dramatic turning point through the lives of several participants. With warmth, humor, and perspective, she shows how personal experiences and cultural shifts led a group of well-mannered, largely apolitical women, raised in the 1940s and 1950s, to challenge their bosses -- and what happened after they did. For many, filing the suit was a radicalizing act that empowered them to "find themselves" and fight back. Others lost their way amid opportunities, pressures, discouragements, and hostilities they weren't prepared to navigate.

The Good Girls Revolt also explores why changes in the law didn't solve everything. Through the lives of young female journalists at Newsweek today, Lynn Povich shows what has -- and hasn't -- changed in the workplace.

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Experience an empowering and eye-opening journey through the groundbreaking book, "The Good Girls Revolt: How the Women of Newsweek Sued their Bosses and Changed the Workplace." Step back in time to the 1960s, where economic growth clashed with social inequalities. The workplace was filled with segregated "Help Wanted" ads and a culture of sexual stereotyping. Lynn Povich, alongside other remarkable women like Nora Ephron, Jane Bryant Quinn, Ellen Goodman, and Susan Brownmiller, navigated this challenging environment at Newsweek.

This incredible story of resilience and determination highlights the discrimination faced by women journalists at the time. Behind the scenes, women researchers were limited in their career growth, rarely given the opportunity to become writers, and certainly never editors. Povich and her colleagues refused to accept this status quo, embarking on a courageous journey that forever changed the course of journalism.

On March 16, 1970, the day Newsweek published a cover story titled "Women in Revolt" on the burgeoning feminist movement, forty-six women from the magazine made history by filing a class-action lawsuit for discrimination in hiring and promotion. This extraordinary act inspired women across the media industry to take action against gender inequality. In "The Good Girls Revolt," Povich masterfully weaves together personal accounts, cultural shifts, and legal battles to reveal the transformative power of fighting for equality.

Through the compelling narratives of various participants, Povich exposes the challenges, triumphs, and setbacks faced by these pioneering women. Their journey not only empowered them to find their own voices but also paved the way for future generations of female journalists. However, this riveting book doesn't stop with the past. It delves into the present, exploring the lingering effects of gender biases in the workplace through the lives of young female journalists at Newsweek today.

Don't miss the chance to immerse yourself in the compelling stories of these remarkable women who defied the odds and sparked a revolution. Discover the lasting legacy of their struggle and gain insight into the progress we still need to make. Uncover the truth about gender disparities, the complexity of social change, and the resilience of the human spirit in "The Good Girls Revolt." Get your copy today and join the movement here.

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