The Few Women On Top Are Scrutinized

There is no absolute truth, so to communicate effectively, you must first try to see things as the other.

A good phrase to put yourself in the other’s position would be: “I understood that you are concerned about this because you feel …” Another tip of communication is to use the “I” to sho...

• Find time to go to your children’s school, but do not worry about making the beds to perfection.
• Find solutions that are sustainable in the long run, both at home and at work.
• There is no recipe for balancing a meaningful personal life and a career in success, find out what w...

• Despite significant progress, it is important to be aware that gender inequality still exists.
• Women are still discriminated against, and many aren’t aware of the ongoing bias.
• Women are noticeably absent from leadership positions.
• Whether it’s due to childhood learne...

Gender stereotypes also act in veiled sexism. Society does not expect women to prioritize their careers or be ambitious, and it labels those who do it as bossy, among other things.

These stereotypes are reinforced throughout life for the whole society, from childhood, ultimately limiting th...

It is necessary that the subject of gender inequality is increasingly addressed so that it is recognized, and eventually reduced. It is not a matter of demanding special treatment for women, but rather of engaging people in the cause and seeking solutions.

When the conversation occurs, more...

Women often do not support each other, and to achieve a less inequitable scenario, we must change that.

An example: if a woman manages to reach a leadership position in a mostly male company, she begins to feel threatened by other women and thus hinders their promotions. That is a type ...

Stereotypes do exist and still affect the way our brain processes information.

Even today, society expects men to be decisive and direct and women sensitive. A successful woman breaks with her gender stereotype, and this causes her to face unnecessary resistance from society.

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We live in a very interesting moment in which women have the highest level of expression in history, mostly thanks to the feminist movements of the 60s and 70s.

On the other hand, because it seems like the fight for equality has been won, progress has been taking place, and things have been...

• Talk openly with others about inequality to work together towards a solution
• Discussing gender inequality often identifies opportunities to help close the gap.

Example: Professors who know that women are less likely to raise their hand in class may call on an equal nu...

Honest and transparent communication is essential to developing a promising career. It strengthens relationships, allows for challenging unsubstantiated decisions, and helps tackle complicated issues.

Many women are afraid to talk about what they think about work, thinking that it causes th...

You will not be able to do everything. Women may have a greater concern and feel that they are leaving things “on hold”, but it is important to have balance and focus.

Even if you are an executive at a large company, you need to set boundaries and work within them.

There is pressure o...

Self-made limits women put in front of themselves. Even the author was liable for similar conduct.

Women are not in possession of enough self-confidence and are inclined to underestimate themselves. They are less decisive, as well, and feel more hesitant to self-promote and negotiate for th...

The author urges the woman to sit at the table, lean in and speak up. Women should not be afraid to make sure their voices are heard. Apart from the workplace, women need to make real partners out of their partners and try to develop an equal distribution of labour at home.

Until you decide...