The Authority Gap - Why women are still taken less seriously than men, and what we can do about it

Mary Ann Sieghart

Key Facts and Insights

  1. Deeply Ingrained Perceptions: The book outlines how society's perception of women as less competent or authoritative than men is deeply ingrained.
  2. Authority Gap: Sieghart explains the concept of the 'Authority Gap', which is the unwarranted discounting of women's expertise and skills.
  3. Evidence-Based Research: The book is backed by extensive data and research, highlighting the prevalence of the authority gap in various sectors.
  4. Impacts: It highlights the detrimental impacts of the authority gap, such as mental health issues, career stagnation and economic loss.
  5. Intersectionality: Sieghart discusses the intersectionality of gender, race, and class, which further widens...

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