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Studies indicate that women are more prone than men to adopt perfectionist tendencies, such as over-preparing and over-delivering at work. Read more.

Studies indicate that women are more prone than men to adopt perfectionist tendencies, such as over-preparing and over-delivering at work. Read more.

Jennifer Hunt Women face a ‘glass ceiling’ effect during their careers in many sectors, and science is no exception. A recent Nature’s Editorial (claims that “[i]n the United States and Europe around half of those who gain doctoral degrees in science and engineering are female – but barely one-fifth of full professors are women” (Nature Editorial 2013). Although it occurs – even prevails – in many sectors, the existence of a glass ceiling for women in science is particularly jar...

>> ive been around politicians my entire life. i was expected to not like her. i liked her to the point it was like dangerous. i was like, shes very warm and seemed to really understand the anger on both sides of the country. thats important. >> does her gender matter to you as you think about -- >> i dont really -- i want the best person which is probably why im not a good female spokesperson in general. i think more women in power in all factions of life is better because i think women is smar...