Nature and nurture both contribute to gender inequality in leadership, but that doesn't mean patriarchy is forever
Wednesday, August 19, 2020 - 08:00
in Psychology & Sociology
Kamala Harris' candidacy as vice president of the United States provoked familiar criticism, based in part on her identity as a woman. Critics find her too angry, too confident, too competitive. But when women do act less competitively, they are seen as less capable of leadership. This is the "double-bind" women face when aspiring to leadership positions.