When we want others to see and hear us, we have to think about our posture during different encounters. If we slump in our chairs or try to take up as little space as possible, we are signaling insignificance. However, if we sit up straight, relax our arms, and allow ourselves to claim our …
The following excerpt is from my soon-to-be-completed book manuscript, Refusing to Be Invisible: How Women 50+ Can Challenge Gendered Ageism: According to a 2017 Pew Research Report, Americans value women most for their appearance, (compared with men who are valued more for character followed by success). Because our culture places a premium on women’s appearance, …
The following is an excerpt from the introduction to my forthcoming book, Refusing to Be Invisible: How Women 50+ Can Challenge Gendered Ageism: It happens far too often as we get older—we start feeling invisible. It’s as though we’re being erased like a Polaroid image in reverse, gradually fading from view. Our contributions …
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