Books Women Money Power: The Rise and Fall of Economic Equality  by Josie Cox 

"Women Money Power: The Rise and Fall of Economic Equality" by Josie Cox is a detailed and compelling narrative about the long struggle women have faced to achieve financial freedom and economic equality. The book explores the historical and ongoing social and political obstacles that have denied women equal access to money, ownership, and financial independence for centuries.

Cox highlights how women were once barred from owning property, taking loans, or having bank accounts without male permission, faced job discrimination for marriage or pregnancy, and were paid less than men for equal work. The book tells inspiring stories of women pioneers who challenged these inequalities, such as the "Rosies" who filled industrial jobs during WWII, the heiress who funded the development of the birth control pill, female investors breaking into male-dominated financial institutions, and activists fighting for equal pay legislation.

Despite significant progress, Cox argues that the battle for economic equality is ongoing, with modern challenges like childcare crises and cultural systems continuing to hold women back. The book combines history, data, and personal stories to provide a broad view of women's financial independence efforts, showing how money is central to women's autonomy and social power.