Cordelia Fine's book, Patriarchy Inc., critically examines persistent gender disparities in the workplace, attributing the challenges primarily to patriarchal structures. Fine challenges the conventional narratives surrounding gender equality, particularly the flawed approaches of viewing men and women as 'different but equal' and the effectiveness of current diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. While these DEI efforts have gained traction, they often prioritize business efficiency over genuine progress in equity, leading to tokenism and limited transformation of entrenched gender norms.
‘Diversity, equity and inclusion’ initiatives often focus more on productivity than on genuine gender equity, frequently leading to tokenism without substantial changes in workplace dynamics.
Fine argues that we must examine the roots of patriarchy beyond surface-level policies to achieve real change, rejecting the notion that men and women are simply ‘different but equal’.
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