Getting ahead is as much about visibility as it is about value, and getting noticed is less about doing a great job and more about being seen to be doing a great job. Those who showcase their work, spotlight their wins and highlight their achievements create a professional edge. However, society’s distaste for women who boast makes self-promotion a pain point for women. Men who talk up their professional achievements are seen as accomplished, whereas women who do the same are seen as boastful.
No-one likes a show-off, but in the world of work, we particularly despise these behaviours from women. When women talk about their accomplishments they are seen to be showing off. It seems the rules for showcasing abilities and highlighting strengths are different for men and women.
Why does society support men to brag but abhor the same behaviour in women? And what happens to women’s prospects when they stay humble and modest?
WOMEN ARE PUNISHED FOR SELF-PROMOTING
Men are conditioned to be competitive and display their value in order to win the game of work. On the other hand, women hate to brag, so they have no problem with the societal expectation of women to downplay, diminish and discount.
This story is from the June 26, 2023 edition of WHO.
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