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Novara

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2. I think women are harder on each other

Reply to Demeter (Reply #1)

Sun Aug 9, 2015, 06:55 AM

Aug 2015

And less forgiving. Men are expected to be assertive so it isn't even noticeable. When women are, it's still noticeable enough that it's perceived as rude or threatening.

I appreciate that the article gave suggestions.

I've built my career in science. Maybe we're all nerds, but I don't see much disrespecting of assertive women. Lucky, I know.

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New Study: Women Judged More Harshly When Speaking Up Assertively [View all] Novara Aug 2015 OP

My worst backlash has come at the hands of women Demeter Aug 2015 #1

I think women are harder on each other Novara Aug 2015 #2

In science, your work stands (or falls) on its own Demeter Aug 2015 #3