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# The Authority Gap: Why women are still taken less seriously than men, and what we can do about it

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The Authority Gap: Why women are still taken less seriously than men, and what we can do about it : Sieghart, Mary Ann: desertcart.co.uk: Books

Review: Very substantial, easy to read, important. - If females appreciate the backing this book gives to what they often knew already, there was more novelty for this male reader. I was left not only seething but cringing. There is far too much presented to be brushed aside, and this is achieved in two complementary ways. The first is frequent (but light-touch) citation to academic research. The second is first-hand testimony from dozens of women, some very famous, mostly from interviews specifically for the book. This makes for reading that is lively and vivid at every stage, while also being closely argued and laced with references than can be followed up -- academic, journalistic, etc. In a crowded field, the most shocking chapter is the penultimate, which samples the violent sexual threats directed at those who 'dare to have an opinion and a vagina.' Even if such stuff is the work of troubled souls fringe to society, the same can't be said, a few pages on, for how "the radicalization of teenage boys, which started only in the late 2010s," is becoming mainstream in many schools. Reference here isn't to Islamic extremism, as is already monitored, but to online channels "breeding in boys a dehumanization of their female peers." High time this was picked up on. One could nitpick, but overall this is a book both substantial and easy to read. If you have chosen to do so and are male, then you may not be the type who most needs to. Even if that's so, you will surely discover the 'authority gap' remains worse, with more you should be calling out, than ever imagined. And actually that aspects of social media may be pushing back the clock.
Review: A compelling read for both men and women - Anybody who wants to understand just why women continue to be taken less seriously than men, in spite of decades of feminism and women making huge strides in public life, must read this book. It is a cool, measured analysis of why women's voices and opinions continue to carry less authority than men's, even today when a woman prime minister or head of state is no longer such an oddity. All the arguments are backed up by impeccable and impressive research, along with testimonies from leading women in their fields. I was also pleased that the author includes a chapter on trans people, who have had direct experience of living both as men and as women. Their stories are perhaps the most telling of all. Although a weighty tome in more ways than one, this book is also an easy, pleasurable read, and makes a huge contribution to one of the most important issues of our time. Very highly recommended.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | 7,094 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 71 in Cultural Studies 104 in Biographies about Medical, Legal & Social Sciences 110 in Scientific Psychology & Psychiatry |
| Customer reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (692) |
| Dimensions  | 12.7 x 2.3 x 19.8 cm |
| Edition  | 1st |
| ISBN-10  | 1784165883 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1784165888 |
| Item weight  | 262 g |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 384 pages |
| Publication date  | 3 Mar. 2022 |
| Publisher  | Black Swan |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very substantial, easy to read, important.
*by P***. on 3 August 2021*

If females appreciate the backing this book gives to what they often knew already, there was more novelty for this male reader. I was left not only seething but cringing. There is far too much presented to be brushed aside, and this is achieved in two complementary ways. The first is frequent (but light-touch) citation to academic research. The second is first-hand testimony from dozens of women, some very famous, mostly from interviews specifically for the book. This makes for reading that is lively and vivid at every stage, while also being closely argued and laced with references than can be followed up -- academic, journalistic, etc. In a crowded field, the most shocking chapter is the penultimate, which samples the violent sexual threats directed at those who 'dare to have an opinion and a vagina.' Even if such stuff is the work of troubled souls fringe to society, the same can't be said, a few pages on, for how "the radicalization of teenage boys, which started only in the late 2010s," is becoming mainstream in many schools. Reference here isn't to Islamic extremism, as is already monitored, but to online channels "breeding in boys a dehumanization of their female peers." High time this was picked up on. One could nitpick, but overall this is a book both substantial and easy to read. If you have chosen to do so and are male, then you may not be the type who most needs to. Even if that's so, you will surely discover the 'authority gap' remains worse, with more you should be calling out, than ever imagined. And actually that aspects of social media may be pushing back the clock.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A compelling read for both men and women
*by L***N on 13 July 2021*

Anybody who wants to understand just why women continue to be taken less seriously than men, in spite of decades of feminism and women making huge strides in public life, must read this book. It is a cool, measured analysis of why women's voices and opinions continue to carry less authority than men's, even today when a woman prime minister or head of state is no longer such an oddity. All the arguments are backed up by impeccable and impressive research, along with testimonies from leading women in their fields. I was also pleased that the author includes a chapter on trans people, who have had direct experience of living both as men and as women. Their stories are perhaps the most telling of all. Although a weighty tome in more ways than one, this book is also an easy, pleasurable read, and makes a huge contribution to one of the most important issues of our time. Very highly recommended.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Tough, but essential read
*by K***R on 21 July 2025*

I think this should be required reading for all. In addition it could focus more on domestic issues, and have more chapters dedicated to what can be done.

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