Synopsis: Assumptions about gender make it is more difficult for women than man to get noticed as leaders in the workplace.

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Synopsis: Assumptions about gender make it is more difficult for women than man to get noticed as leaders in the workplace. Research studies have found that men who speak up with Ideas are recognized for their leadership qualities, while women with strong Ideas do not receive the same recognition. Even when women are considered competent, the ability to "take charge" is considered a largely male characteristic. Seeing mostly male leaders in the real world reinforces these stereotypes. When people were asked to draw an "effective leader," what patterns did researchers see in the results?  
Men drew mostly men as leaders, while women drew men and women in equal proportions.
Both men and women drew mostly men as leaders.
Both men and women drew men and women as leaders in equal proportions.
Men drew mostly male or gender-neutral leaders, while women drew mostly female or gender-neutral leaders.

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