Why Aren’t There More Female Leaders? Many Women Say They Are Held to Higher Standards

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January 13, 2015

Women and Leadership

Why Aren’t There More Female Leaders? Many Women Say They Are Held to Higher Standards

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Women and Leadership
What’s Holding Women Back from Top Jobs
Americans Have Doubts About Women Achieving Equality in Corporate Leadership
A Woman Who Wants to Reach a Top Position in Business Is Better Off …
Women Excel at Compromise, Men at Risk-Taking; But Overall, Majority of Public Sees Little Difference
Women See Wide-ranging Benefits to Female Leadership
Hoping to See a Woman in the White House? Answer Depends More on Party Than Gender
Women in Congress, 1965-2015
Partisan Breakdown of Women in the 114th Congress
Female Governors and State Legislators, 1971-2014
Fortune 500 Female CEOs, 1995-2014
Fortune 500 Board Seats Held by Women, 1995-2013
Young Women Outpacing Young Men in College Completion
Which Leadership Traits Matter Most?
Younger Women Say Ambition Is Key to Leadership
Women Seen as More Compassionate, Men More Decisive
Traits that Matter Most Are Shared by Men and Women
Men and Women Equally Capable Political Leaders
A Partisan Gap on Views of Men, Women and Political Leadership
Are Female Political Leaders Better at Working Out Compromises?
Women Champion Female Political Leaders
Parties Differ over Leadership Qualities of Male, Female Politicians
Many Say Women Are Stronger on Social Issues, Men Stronger on National Security
Democrats’ Confidence in Women Waivers on National Security
Men and Women Equally Qualified to Lead in the Business World
What Men and Women Bring to Business Leadership
A Generation Gap Among Women in Views of Female Business Leadership
Does a Leader’s Gender Matter More in Some Industries than Others?
Women and Democrats See Wide Benefits from More Female Leaders
Why Aren’t More Women in …
Most Say It Is Easier for Men to Get Top Positions in Business and Politics
Why Aren’t More Women in Top Elective Office?
Why Aren’t More Women in Top Business Positions?
A Woman Who Wants to Reach a Top Position in Business Is Better Off …
As More Women Move into Management Roles …
Men and Women Say More Changes Needed to Bring about Gender Equality in the Workplace
Women More Likely Than Men to See Gender Discrimination
More See Discrimination against Gays and Lesbians, African Americans and Hispanics

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