Sheryl Sandberg's Lean In Analysis

Gianna Palmer offers both positive and critical insight to Sheryl Sandberg’s book “Lean In,” and the #LeanInTogether program. In her article, “What impact has Lean In had on women?,” Palmer offers a critique on some of the hypocrisies of Sandberg’s personal story and what she is saying. However, Brenda Christensen introduces the principal challenge raised by Palmer. Christensen runs her own public relations company in California and she feels Sandberg has been failing women by putting the onus on them, rather then on corporations. Despite critiquing this aspect of Sandberg’s program, Palmer still offers some valuable outcomes that have been introduced. For example, she discusses the “Lean In Circle,” which is a monthly meeting that features …show more content…
That being said, the majority of women are not in her beneficial position. Christensen offered a valuable sentiment in stating that Sandberg’s “Lean In” is hypocritical due to Facebook’s male dominated workforce. This is extremely problematic, as Sandberg advocates women to seek out jobs in leadership positions, but there are so many corporations that have male dominated staffs. Therefore, the onus should not be on women, but rather on corporations to hire these women. Additionally, the onus should also be on the government, as it’s extremely problematic that the majority of women are making $15 an hour or less in the United States. Professor Astrid Henry, stated her disappointment with Sandberg’s lack of guidance for policy solutions in “Lean In.” Lastly, although Sandberg’s intentions are well founded, the inherent problem of women being devalued in society needs to …show more content…
Domestic violence is a serious issue that plagues society. The NFL is currently the most popular sports league in America and would be duly served to improve its image and promote a similar campaign to #LeanInTogether. The NFL currently does have Women’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, however by promoting women’s rights, they could gain a different audience. This hypothetical program should not only criticize the domestic violence issues in our country, but also should promote the need for equal rights for women in the workplace. First and foremost, it would be necessary for the NFL to offer more women leadership roles in order for their program to be authentic. There is a lack of opportunities for women in leadership positions in sports. This is clearly problematic not only to society, but in promoting any cause of this matter. The NFL would have no credibility in promoting such a PSA without showing their commitment to improving women’s