At work,Nick feels pressure to be a pillar of strength among his colleagues.When he runs into trouble with a project,he feels like he cannot ask for help because others expect him to be independent and doing so may suggest he is not competent.What stereotype of men in the workplace does this kind of pressure reflect?

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The pressure on Nick to be a pillar of strength and not ask for help reflects the stereotype of men as "sturdy oaks," or the idea that men should be unemotional, dependable, and self-reliant. This stereotype can make it difficult for men to admit weakness or ask for help, even when they need it.

At Work,Nick Feels Pressure to Be a Pillar of Strength