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The Explainer: 4 Signs That Masculinity Contests Are Impeding Your Company
The Explainer: 4 Signs That Masculinity Contests Are Holding Back Your Company
6 Aug 2019
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For example, extreme hours are a badge of honor. (Animated by Francesca Cattaneo) Recent exposés have revealed seemingly dysfunctional workplaces rife with misconduct, bullying, and sexual harassment. Why do companies get caught up in illegal behavior, harassment, and toxic leadership? Research identifies an underlying cause: what we call a “masculinity contest culture.” This kind of culture endorses winner-take-all competition, where winners demonstrate stereotypically masculine traits such as…
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