According to the authors of your text, women in leadership positions are in a double bind: If they conform to social expectations about how to behave and are warm and communal, they may be seen as having low leadership potential; then, when they are given the opportunity to lead and they __________, they are perceived negatively.

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When women in leadership positions act in agentic, assertive ways, they are perceived negatively and are often described as pushy or aggressive. This is due to gender stereotypes that dictate women should be communal and nurturing, rather than competitive and assertive. Therefore, women in leadership positions are in a double bind as they are expected to conform to stereotypical gender norms while also demonstrating leadership potential.

According to the Authors of Your Text, Women in Leadership