Editorial Review:

"Excellent and insightful. Aburdene and Naisbitt show how women are revolutionizing American society."
U.S. REPRESENTATIVE PAT SHROEDER
As women assume power in all facets of public and private life in the 1990s, the quality of every woman's life will change for the better. MEGATRENDS FOR WOMEN gives you the state-of-the-art tools you need to capitalize on women's bold achievements, no matter what your age or experience. You will learn that: entrepreneurship is a growth industry for women; "Family Values" will include more accessible childcare for working mothers; women religious leaders will transform religious leadership from all male to egalitarian, and so much more.

Customer Reviews:

Avg. Customer Rating: 2.5 / 5.0

No "content analysis" here:

This book--obviously, from the title--is trying to capitalize on the authors' previous bestseller "Megatrends," which was indeed full of fascinating and insightful information.

But "Megatrends for Women" does not appear to employ the content analysis methodology that made "Megatrends" so right on the money. Instead, this is made up almost entirely of anecdotes and quotes from various activists/advocates. In short, it's not an objective sociological study, it's personal politics.

As a woman who often... more info

Unfortunate:

I was disappointed to see the world's religious traditions so dismissively trashed in this book. I thought that the civilized world learned about religious intolerance in the wake of the horrors of World War II. Perhaps the co-authors may wish to examine the trend of unimaginative journalists bashing organized religion.

I think that recent history boasts of women whose vision and leadership is enriched by the values and ethics of their religious traditions. Dorothy Day is an outstanding example of this... more info

Excellent but lacking African-American input:

I really enjoyed this book. It made me think about what I am doing with my time, and how I can improve myself and the world around me. I was disappointed with the lack of African American input in the areas of business, politics, and religion. Also, whats going on in the South, from your book, NOTHING!! Women are a powerful force in this country, and the world. I think we should take it back!!!

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