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.