| If I Had a Hammer Women's Work Contributor(s): Martz, Sandra (Author) |
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ISBN: 0918949092 ISBN-13: 9780918949097 Publisher: Papier-Mache Press OUR PRICE: $9.35 Product Type: Paperback Published: January 2010 * Not available - Not in print at this time *Annotation: An exploration of women's experiences in the workplace, as told by the women themselves, If I Had a Hammer: Women's Work in Poetry, Fiction, and Photographs depicts women in both nontraditional and traditional jobs. From women whose primary occupation is to birth and care for children, to women whose hips are "built for the birth of buildings", and all the office workers, supervisors, waitresses, and bus drivers in between, the voices are strong, self-assured, and full of the wisdom of the real world. The result is both literary and documentary, a candid reporting of women's feelings and beliefs about their work. In her style of presenting an incredibly wide array of voices, Martz's collection represents various occupations, and not in a utopian sense. Although empowerment describes many experiences, exploitation has not been eradicated; equal pay is still the goal, not the reality. Work can often be boring and unfulfilling. But the women here are not victims. They set boundaries, draw lines over which they will not cross. They find beauty and art in routine tasks. They take risks, demand respect from coworkers and management, and maintain their self-esteem under the most difficult circumstances. In traditional and nontraditional jobs, at home and in the workplace, these women share how they took charge of their lives, challenging each of us to do the same. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Women's Studies - Religion | Inspirational |
| Dewey: 810.803 |
| LCCN: 90-7580 |
| Physical Information: 0.71" H x 6.96" W x 9.18" (1.20 lbs) 261 pages |
| Themes: - Sex & Gender - Feminine |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Contributor Bio(s): Martz, Sandra: - Sandra Kay Martz founded Papier-Mache Press in 1984. Papier-Mache Press was known for publishing accessible books which presented important social issues through enduring works of beauty, grace, and strength, and created a bridge of understanding between the mainstream audience and those who might not otherwise be heard. As an editor and publisher, she has compiled several successful Papier-Mache Press anthologies including If I Had My Life to Live Over I Would Pick More Daisies, and I Am Becoming the Woman I've Wanted, a book that explores the powerful feelings women have about their bodies. |