Research shows that some females are actually taught to fear success and achievement and to "play dumb" in order to "boost the male ego."

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Research has shown that some females receive messages from society, family members, and peers that discourage them from pursuing success and achievement, and instead encourage them to play down their intelligence and abilities in order to avoid threatening male egos. This phenomenon is commonly known as "imposter syndrome."

Research Shows That Some Females Are Actually Taught to Fear