Societal expectations for women to be polite and likable can significantly impact their ability to assert themselves and pursue leadership positions. These expectations often create a double bind where women are penalized for exhibiting assertive behaviors that are typically valued in leadership butRead more
Societal expectations for women to be polite and likable can significantly impact their ability to assert themselves and pursue leadership positions. These expectations often create a double bind where women are penalized for exhibiting assertive behaviors that are typically valued in leadership but are perceived as less likable when displayed by women.
For example, consider a woman named Sarah who works in a corporate setting. Sarah is ambitious and has strong leadership skills. However, when she speaks assertively in meetings, she notices that colleagues, both male and female, react differently to her compared to her male counterparts. While assertive men are often seen as confident and competent, Sarah is sometimes labeled as aggressive or bossy. This negative perception makes her hesitant to assert herself fully, fearing backlash and negative judgments.
This internal conflict can undermine Sarah’s authority and leadership potential, leading to a lack of confidence and hesitance to take on leadership roles. Moreover, these societal norms can influence how Sarah is perceived in professional settings, resulting in fewer opportunities for her to be promoted to leadership positions, perpetuating gender inequality in the workplace.
To address this issue, it is crucial to challenge and change societal expectations and stereotypes about gender and leadership. Encouraging environments that value diversity and inclusive leadership styles can help women like Sarah assert themselves without fear of negative repercussions, ultimately allowing more women to pursue and succeed in leadership roles
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Most individuals who are part of the lgbtq hide their identity from their family and friends because of the potential harassment they can face from the society just because of their sexual orientation their own home isn’t a safe space for them. Firstly we need to address them as a normal person justRead more
Most individuals who are part of the lgbtq hide their identity from their family and friends because of the potential harassment they can face from the society just because of their sexual orientation their own home isn’t a safe space for them.
Firstly we need to address them as a normal person just like any of us and not call a homosexual person “the gay guy” cause no one refers a heterosexual person as the straight guy because that is considered the norm and being gay isn’t. Hence normalising them can stop from making them feel different.
2. The violence and harassment they face for being who they are, They are cornered, put into uncomfortable situations and even as far as that molested.
3. The socio-economic disparity. There is a difference in income. Transgender people have faced harassment, and mistreatment in workplace environment. There have been instances of them getting fired or employers refused to hiring them because of their identity.
4. Lot of LGBTQ youth are homeless and because of the lack of acceptance from their parents and the society. Lot of these youth have no choice but run away because of the harassment they face at home even from family members, some are forced to leave their houses after coming out. Such youth are at high risk of drug use and mental health issues. There need to be more shelters or safe places where they can stay.
The LGBT community is struggling for their equal rights and acceptance. A huge number of these individuals deal with poverty, lack of education, unemployment and little or no health care. I do agree slowly a lot of laws related to the benefit of LGBTQ are changing even in India and other countries but we are still far away from making them feel normal and for them to have their own rights just like a heterosexual person.
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