In Sandberg’s own words, “women from generations before are disappointed now because …show more content…
It is idealistic to think that men and women will ever be the same, but it should still be socially acceptable for women to lead in the workplace, a job that typically goes to men. Over time things have shifted and women want to be successful in a profession, but not in a leadership role. Challenging careers do not appeal to women because of the stereotypes that surround them today. While not living up to everything men are achieving can bring about a feeling of personal and public failure, women are not taught to prioritize a career over things such as marriage or …show more content…
As I suggested earlier, defenders of the negative stereotypes surrounding women and leadership roles can not have it both ways. Their assertion that women need to make a choice and they cannot ‘have it all’ is contradicted by the still fact that managing multiple roles and responsibilities in life can improve our mental well-being. Ultimately, what is at stake here is the equality of men and women in the workplace that has been passed around for so long. Increasing the amount of portrayals we set out of women living life to their full advantage will shift the negative stereotypes into positive and affirmative ones, thus eliminating the threat and fear carried by women in the