{"product_id":"women-power","title":"Women \u0026 Power","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWomen \u0026amp; Power\u003c\/b\u003e is a razor-sharp, thought-provoking exploration of how gender and authority have shaped history. Mary Beard, one of Britain's foremost classical scholars, invites readers into a thoughtful examination of myths, politics, and the stories we tell about powerful women. Aimed at history lovers, feminism-minded readers, and anyone curious about culture, this collection offers an engaging, educational, and empowering look at how power has been understood—and misrepresented—through the ages.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn \u003cb\u003eWomen \u0026amp; Power\u003c\/b\u003e, Beard structures her argument as a series of lucid essays that braid classical references—Medusa and Athena—with modern figures like Theresa May and Hillary Clinton. The book reads like a conversation with a brilliant guide, moving briskly from myth to contemporary life while never losing sight of the stakes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeard examines the cultural foundations of misogyny, the long history of silencing women's voices, and how the #MeToo era reframes consent, masculinity, and power. The tone is rigorous but welcoming, inviting readers to question inherited narratives and to imagine a future in which women's perspectives shape public life as fully as men's.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eKey content elements: historical and contemporary case studies of powerful women, myth and modern politics, and the roots of misogyny\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEngaging format: short, thought-provoking essays that flow like a conversation with a master historian\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearning outcomes: deepen understanding of gender, power, and cultural narratives; gain confidence in discussing these topics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWriting style: sharp, witty, and lucid prose that blends scholarship with accessible storytelling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eReaders finish \u003cb\u003eWomen \u0026amp; Power\u003c\/b\u003e with a clearer sense of how power has been defined, challenged, and reshaped across centuries. It leaves you thinking differently about history and your own voice in public discourse and invites an ongoing conversation about what it means to empower women today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Crosswordbooks.uae","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42137709674571,"sku":"BK0002914","price":55.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/4877\/3707\/files\/women-power-paperback-beard-mary-bk0487944-42753388871897.jpg?v=1770799359","url":"https:\/\/crosswordbooks.ae\/products\/women-power","provider":"Crossword Dubai","version":"1.0","type":"link"}