The Hidden Costs of Believing Women Are More Socially Oriented

March 4, 2025
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The Hidden Costs Of Believing Women Are More Socially Oriented

The commonly held belief that women are more generous, cooperative, and equality-driven than men is having a significant impact on workplace dynamics, according to a new study from the University of Michigan. In this research spotlight from Michigan News, Christine Exley, a U-M professor of economics and one of the study’s authors, explores how the expectations and pressures women face in both professional and personal settings can influence everything from being overlooked for leadership roles to receiving lower salaries.

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