Dura Digest // 04

 
 
 

Privacy is an illusion for the ultra-wealthy – why your reputation is your most valuable asset

family capital

“it’s invisible, intangible, yet it holds immense power, offering protection in times of crisis, a competitive edge in the marketplace, and even family unity.”

 

Your body is a battleground: How the art of Barbara Kruger became a feminist rallying cry

THE independent

“American artist Barbara Kruger combines the arresting techniques of advertising with words of protest. As her first London solo show for 20 years opens at the Serpentine Gallery, Chloe Ashby explores how the brash brilliance of her work has inspired endless contemporary imitations.” 

 

Reflections on Marriage, Stunts, and Dim Sum (with Michelle Yeoh)

the goop podcast

“They talked about responsibility in family and why Yeoh decided early on in her career to step away from acting to prioritize her first marriage and how she feels about that decision now.”

 

For older women with money, it’s yes to love but ‘I don’t’ to marriage

the washington post

“Millions of women who once considered marriage the ultimate form of commitment are declaring financial independence. The one thing they have in common? An unwillingness to legally co-mingle their assets. There are about 22 million households in the United States with a net worth of $1 million or more; a third of them are headed by women, most of whom reach that milestone by age 58.”

 

Our Secret Numbers: Women, Men, and the Taboo Nature of Financial Health

the female quotident

“This research highlights the taboo numbers in today’s society, particularly around personal finances, and explores people’s relationship with money. Society tells us what is considered appropriate behavior, what is okay to talk about publicly, and perhaps more importantly, what is not. Many topics fall under the purview of unacceptable behavior for discussion, but there is one in particular that makes everyone cringe a little when it’s brought up: finances.”

 

Meet world’s richest woman ever. Owns more wealth than Musk, Arnault, Bezos, and Mark combined

business day

“According to reports, Empress Wu, rumored to be hailing from the Tang dynasty, is regarded as the wealthiest woman of her era, with some historians even claiming that she is the richest woman in recorded history. Her estimated net worth is an astounding USD 16 trillion. Historical accounts depict Empress Wu as a highly astute ruler who employed various strategies to secure and retain her power. There are even claims by some historians that she went to the extent of sacrificing her offspring to maintain her grip on authority.”

 

Eradicating The Greed Myth: Why Women Seeking Wealth Is Not Greed

forbes

“As we strive towards gender equality, one crucial issue that needs addressing is the lack of wealth in the hands of women. Economic empowerment of women is not just a matter of fairness, but it is also a key driver of growth and development.”

 
 
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