Capitalism's Handmaidens by Melissa Langworthy (Paperback Book)

Name: Capitalism's Handmaidens by Melissa Langworthy (Paperback Book)
Brand: Edinburgh University Press

Edinburgh University Press

When we think of a \u201Cwoman entrepreneur\u201D, what comes to mind? Women entrepreneurs hold a dominant presence in political, social, economic and development imaginaries, as a global class of workers typifying the contemporary, neoliberal era. Their enterprise is readily proffered as the evidence of a nation\u2019s progress, inclusion and development. International institutions, development banks, states, civil society groups, corporations and international financial institutions promote women\u2019s enterprise in nearly every corner of the globe. A powerful mythology has grown up around the idea of women as empowered, financial saviour-mothers who benefit the prosperity, inclusivity, and security of a nation and the global economy.\nIn this book, Melissa Langworthy exposes these myths for what they are\n\nCapitalism's Handmaidens\nMyth and Women\u2019s Enterprise Under Neoliberalism\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using ;