Four Patterns Working Women Need to Know

Joan Williams is an author, Distinguished Professor of Law at UC Hastings, Hastings Foundation Chair, and Founding Director of the Center for WorkLife Law at the University of California, Hastings College of Law. Her path-breaking work has helped to create the field of Work-Family Studies and Modern Workplace Flexibility Policies.  Joan is one of the top-cited scholars in the world in her field, having written 11 books and over 100 academic articles. Her book What Works for Women at Work has been praised by TheNew York Times and critics alike as a "must-read for all women." Her work has been covered in publications from Oprah Magazine to The Atlantic. In this episode… Women are required to prove themselves multiple times over before they are promoted, they have to walk the tightrope of being perceived as a bitch or a bimbo, they are in danger of hitting a maternal wall in their careers and have to navigate the tug of war dealing with female rivalry. Host Sarah Nichols sits down with Joan Williams, who has played a critical role in reshaping how we talk about gender, class, and work for more than 25 years. Joan is an author, Distinguished Professor of Law, and Founding Director of the Center for WorkLife Law at the University of California, Hastings College of Law. Her work has helped change laws and implement better work-life balances for women. Join us as Sarah and Joan discuss gender discrimination, her book What Works for Women at Work, and tactics for dealing with discrimination in the workplace.