Reading Lessons in Chemistry now. Garmus perfectly weaves in the daily struggles women go through—even more so in the 1950s—from misogyny, lower pay, sexual discrimination, being talked down to, work-related insults and more. The protagonist is decades ahead of everyone else as she plows headlong through life, determined to live her life on her own terms. IShe's smart, has spunk, and won't back down. I'm loving it.
I have this on my to-read list. I haven't watched the TV adaptation because I want to enjoy everything you've mentioned. It's amazing how much things have changed for women but also how much they haven't. Because of your comments, the book has been moved closer to the top of said list!
I hate to say this, but b/c it's so popular, w/ the series et al, I thought it would be less edgy. I hadn't read any reviews before picking it up. The author exposes the ugly manner in which women were/are? demeaned. The protagonist stays above the fray, aware but unconcerned w/ the cretins that inhabit her world. I'm 1/3 in now.
I feel a bit sick reading that comment as it reminds me of a fairly recent shabby workplace experience. At the same time it’s so important we shine a light on these things.
I expect a full report when you’ve reached the end!
I can only imagine how bad it must have been in the 50s and think it’s important women are aware of the inequalities then and the advances that have been made. My older sister’s generation could not get a loan without a co-signer. If a woman got pregnant, they lost their job as the company didn’t need to hold it for them. And then there’s all the unspoken of sexual harassment issues which must have been quite common. And sadly still can be. And sorry to hear about that workplace experience.
Reading Lessons in Chemistry now. Garmus perfectly weaves in the daily struggles women go through—even more so in the 1950s—from misogyny, lower pay, sexual discrimination, being talked down to, work-related insults and more. The protagonist is decades ahead of everyone else as she plows headlong through life, determined to live her life on her own terms. IShe's smart, has spunk, and won't back down. I'm loving it.
I have this on my to-read list. I haven't watched the TV adaptation because I want to enjoy everything you've mentioned. It's amazing how much things have changed for women but also how much they haven't. Because of your comments, the book has been moved closer to the top of said list!
I hate to say this, but b/c it's so popular, w/ the series et al, I thought it would be less edgy. I hadn't read any reviews before picking it up. The author exposes the ugly manner in which women were/are? demeaned. The protagonist stays above the fray, aware but unconcerned w/ the cretins that inhabit her world. I'm 1/3 in now.
I feel a bit sick reading that comment as it reminds me of a fairly recent shabby workplace experience. At the same time it’s so important we shine a light on these things.
I expect a full report when you’ve reached the end!
I can only imagine how bad it must have been in the 50s and think it’s important women are aware of the inequalities then and the advances that have been made. My older sister’s generation could not get a loan without a co-signer. If a woman got pregnant, they lost their job as the company didn’t need to hold it for them. And then there’s all the unspoken of sexual harassment issues which must have been quite common. And sadly still can be. And sorry to hear about that workplace experience.