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How the Gender Tax on Visibility Silences Women in Meetings
In this episode of Women at Work with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna explore a subtle but powerful career tax: the gender gap in meeting visibility. They examine a 2024 study from the University of California, Berkeley, which found that in mixed-gender meetings, women speak 25% less than men, even when controlling for seniority and expertise. The hosts break down why this pattern persists, from interruption rates to the 'mansplaining penalty' women face when they do speak. They also offer practical strategies for managers and individuals to reclaim airtime, such as the 'round-robin' check-in and…
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