I've been told I'm 'intimidating' by three different men this month and I can't tell if it's because I'm competent, confident, or just existing while female in a leadership role.
More people experience this than they realize.
The characterization of female competence as threatening reveals how women's professional success challenges male comfort rather than indicating actual problematic behavior.
“Where Are You with Gender inequality — structural analysis?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.