Are women truly less confident, or are workplaces still designed for men? The data tell a different story
The Popular Story
We are told women fail to rise because they lack confidence. This claim diverts attention from structural bias.
What the Research Shows
A 2023 University of Melbourne study found that men often overestimate their ability, while women’s self-assessments are realistic. The “gap” is distortion, not deficiency.
Culture over Confidence
Workplaces prize bravado and penalise reflection. Until leadership includes empathy and collaboration, progress remains slow.
Shifting Perspective
We do not need to teach women arrogance; we need systems that value competence and composure.
Curious Femme 
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