TheCost of Sexism

Linda Scott is an internationally renowned expert on women's economic development, and Emeritus DP World Professor for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of Oxford. She is founder of the Power Shift Forum for Women in the World Economy, which brings together leaders from across sectors; and founder and senior advisor of the Global Business Coalition for Women's Economic Empowerment, a consortium of major multinationals working to empower women in developing countries. She was formerly Senior Consulting Fellow at Chatham House, and is a frequent consultant to the World Bank Group on gender economics. Linda Scott's work has been covered by The Economist, BBC, New York Times, Guardian and Financial Times, and Prospect magazine has twice listed her among their Top 25 global thinkers. @ProfLindaScottAn urgent analysis of global gender inequality and a passionately argued case for change by a pioneer in the movement for women's economic empowerment. Linda Scott shines a light on women's essential and often invisible contributions to our global economy - while combining insight, analysis and interdisciplinary data to make a compelling and actionable case for unleashing women's economic power.A passionate and timely study . . . Above all, Scott is practical and pragmatic . . . a breath of fresh, if infuriating, air. In a world where so many of us stick safely to criticising the status quo, it's heartening to read someone willing to offer viable solutions.A searing analysis of gender bias in the global economy with an agenda for reform . . . [The Cost of Sexism] is vital in both senses of the world: lively and essential . . . it should leave one feeling shocked and shaking with rage.A rallying cry for global female equality . . . blistering . . . there's something curiously exhilarating all the same about the brisk, no-nonsense anger bubbling beneath the surface of the text.Scholarly and impassioned.Linda Scott's new book on the costs of gender inequality pulls no punches.Shocking . . . a call to arms.A pathbreaking contribution! Linda Scott provides powerful evidence on the need for action to end women's economic exclusion and to positively reshape the economies of the world.Scott brings a powerful blend of absolute commitment to gender equality, deep expertise in the economic forces at play and unique hands-on experience in countries across the world . . . This book helps you see in new ways how we can all work together to advance societies, provide equal opportunities and, as she puts it, end 'some of the world's most tragic problems.Linda Scott lays the groundwork for how the global community can create a future where economic inequality is no longer an obstacle for women. Linda's ability to break down the economic barriers facing women and provide tangible solutions for multinational corporations, national governments, and individuals is remarkable. This book is the practical rallying cry we need to address the most significant challenge of this century and a great resource for anyone fighting for women's equality.Skewers myth upon myth about patriarchy, male dominance, women's historic roles in society. Fascinating.Feminists, economists, and policy makers should consider this impressive and impassioned account required reading.A precise, eye-opening account ... with her [Scott's] suggestions, the future could be brighter for everyone, not just women.A GUARDIAN SCIENCE BOOK OF THE YEAR

SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2020 ROYAL SOCIETY INSIGHT INVESTMENT SCIENCE BOOK PRIZE
LONGLISTED FOR THE 2020 FINANCIAL TIMES AND McKINSEY BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR

An urgent analysis of global gender inequality and a passionately argued case for change by a pioneer in the movement for women's economic empowerment.

'Passionate and timely . . . in a world where so many of us stick to criticising the status quo, it's heartening to read someone willing to offer viable solutions.'
CAROLINE CRIADO-PEREZ, OBSERVER (author of Invisible Women)

'A compelling and actionable case for unleashing women's economic power.'
MELINDA GATES

The Cost of Sexism is an urgent analysis of global gender inequality and a fervently argued case for change by a pioneer in the movement for women's economic empowerment. Drawing on decades of statistical evidence, original research and global on-the-ground experience, Linda Scott outlines a revolutionary, actionable plan to remove economic barriers against women, and in the process combat humankind's most pressing problems.

'One of the most objective, data-led, rigorously scientific and morally persuasive books of the year.'
GUARDIAN (Books of the Year)

'Shocking.' ADAM RUTHERFORD, BBC INSIDE SCIENCE
'Scholarly and impassioned.' FINANCIAL TIMES
'Essential.' TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT
'Powerful.' NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW

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The Cost of Sexism was previously published in 2020 in hardback under the title The Double X Economy.