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Politics & Society

Women and Power

Mary Beard

In 2017, online abuse against women, especially those speaking in male-dominated spaces, intensified, with gender-specific threats aimed at silencing them. The author recounts receiving horrifying messages, including violent threats, and witnessing echoes of ancient misogyny in such attacks. Platforms like Twitter often dismiss these incidents, advising victims to ignore them, which only empowers abusers. Despite progress, women in public life still face systemic barriers, as power remains predominantly associated with masculinity. Even prominent women adopt traditionally male traits to assert authority, reflecting the enduring bias. True equality requires redefining power—not as a possession tied to status but as the ability to effect change and earn respect. This shift could dismantle exclusionary structures and foster a more inclusive, collaborative understanding of leadership.

15 min

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Worum geht es?

In this thought-provoking exploration, the author delves into the historical and cultural forces that have systematically silenced women’s voices, from ancient Greece and Rome to modern-day politics and media. Examining how power has long been defined through a male lens, the narrative traces the enduring barriers women face when stepping into public life. With vivid examples spanning centuries, the book challenges readers to rethink traditional notions of authority and advocates for redefining power as a collaborative and inclusive force. This compelling analysis invites a reimagining of societal structures to create a more equitable future.

Buchzusammenfassung

Mary Beard is a professor of classics at Cambridge University and a bestselling author. An academic more than happy to stray beyond the confines of the ivory tower, she’s been called “Britain’s best-known classicist.” Beard is a regular contributor to TV and radio shows and is an unmissable presence on Twitter. Her previous books include SPQR: A History of Ancient Rome and Women and Power: A Manifesto.

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Redefining Power: Women, Authority, and Classical Roots

Silencing Women: Power, Voice, and Resistance

Silencing Women: Power, Speech, and Exclusion

Silenced Voices: Women’s Struggle for Public Speech

Redefining Power: Women’s Voices Through History

Barriers to Women’s Voices: A Persistent Struggle

Silencing Women: The Enduring Struggle for Voice

Redefining Power: Breaking the Masculine Mold

Redefining Power: Breaking Barriers for Women

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14 min