includes index and biblioraphy

This book contains narratives pertaining to the challenges, struggles and success stories of women in the workplace who come from diverse cultures and social backgrounds. The essays discuss the struggles of women who were marginalised but who fought for recognition, dignity and respect in their workplace and personal lives. The narratives cross cultural boundaries, presenting multiple dimensions of the struggle and success of women from different walks of life. Working women: Stories of Strife, Struggle and Survival brings hope for those who continue to suffer in silence. This multi-cultural anthology of essays highlights women`s perspectives on a wide range of issues: survival in the workplace, spirituality and religion, empowerment and financila independence, and health and wellness. It provides a space for women to present their lived realities within a global context.