The article examines the gender gap in competitiveness, highlighting that women participate less in competitive environments, not due to lack of ability but due to cultural and social influences. Traditional competitiveness is not universally valuable, and findings suggest that the environment plays a crucial role. In societies where women have more visibility, the competitiveness gap is reduced. Psychological traits show that women often prefer cooperation over competition, indicating that solutions to this issue should focus on reshaping competitive frameworks rather than changing women's behaviours.
This question isn't just personal-it's supported by a growing body of research in psychology, economics, and sociology. The evidence is clear: women are, on average, less likely to enter competitive environments, even when their skills match or exceed those of their male peers.
Interestingly, in matrilineal societies where women hold more power and visibility, the gender gap in competitiveness almost disappears. Children raised in egalitarian environments show that competitiveness isn't a universal male trait.
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