Self-Assertion for Women

The bestselling assertiveness guide that shows women how to get what they want--reissued with a new preface by the author.

Self-Assertion for Women offers practical advice with realistic sample dialogues and step-by-step exercises showing women how they can:

learn to communicate clearly and effectively
protect themselves from misread signals in public, as well as intimate, situations
maintain professional authority without becoming aggressive
deal appropriately with sexual harassment
express positive and negative feelings without anxiety
set boundaries and assert themselves freely while maintaining loving relationships
idenify "assertiveness blind spots"

Butler's strategies can be applied by all women in any situation that requires direct, effective, and positive action.