Ženy v zenu – Schwarz Koutská Petra (2022)

You might suspect that women who put themselves out there don't exactly have it easy in the Czech Republic. Such a woman should have ideal measurements, dress acceptably, have the right number of children, the appropriate partner of the right gender, and should be reasonably feminine, sufficiently nice, caring, gentle, and...normal. And what if she isn't? Labels, hate, and slander come pouring in. But can such an ideal, universally acceptable woman even exist? We think not, and that's not the goal! What does it matter what a politician mom is like, whom a graphic designer loves, or what measurements a PR manager has? The book 'Women in Zen' shows the labels and comments that women across professions face in our society. Most importantly, it brings their life experiences and advice on how to not go crazy from barriers and perhaps even benefit from them in the end. Each story is different, just like its bearer. What experiences and advice will resonate with you? The book also includes various terms and statistics related to women in public spaces. You'll discover what the imposter syndrome is or the so-called leaky pipeline. And at the back, there's space for your own notes. Full versions of interviews with the guests of the 'Woman in Zen' project, to whom we sincerely thank for their courage and openness, can be found at...