Wednesday, April 28, 2010

The Double-Bind Dilemma for Women in Leadership: Damned if You Do, Doomed if You Don’t : Catalyst

The Double-Bind Dilemma for Women in Leadership: Damned if You Do, Doomed if You Don’t : Catalyst
Predicament 1: Extreme Perceptions – Too Soft, Too Tough, and Never Just Right.

* When women act in ways that are consistent with gender stereotypes, they are viewed as less competent leaders.
* When women act in ways that are inconsistent with such stereotypes, they are considered unfeminine.