Pride And Stereotype-Based Gender Disparities

Pride is something that effect all manner of human nature. Pride is normally described as a deep satisfaction in one’s own achievements, abilities or qualities that are greatly admired. In a study done by Prisca Brosi, Matthias Spörrle, Isabell M. Welpe and Madeline E. Heilman called “Expressing Pride: Effects on Perceived Agency, Communality, and Stereotype-Based Gender Disparities” it says “Pride is closely connected to the achievement of personally or socially valued outcomes. Given the competitive nature of working organizations, achievement is a central component of organizational life, and pride has been reported to be one of the most frequently experienced positive emotions in organizations. Although pride can be experienced in response …show more content…
Achilles fights for the for the Greeks, but eventually locks himself away from everyone and due to his anger and pride towards Agamemnon and the decision he made dealing with captured prisoner Chrysies. This ends up being a problem for the Greeks because Achilles is the Greeks greatest warrior. Most of their victories are counted due to him. In this situation Achilles acts like a mercenary, picking and choosing his battle unlike a soldier who follows orders regardless of the commander. Solders are known to stay loyal to their cause, but due to Achilles pride he feels he doesn’t have remain loyal to Greek Army, and has the right to refuse any orders from his commander. This is much different from Hector. He stays loyal to the Trojan cause. Even though he Is the prince of troy and considered the greatest fighter, he is known for being prideful but loyal to his army. In an article written by Michael Davis called” Achilles and Hector: The Homeric Hero” he states “Hector 's civil hubris proves to be the ground of his ultimate identity with Achilles. It is this shame which, during the Trojan rout before Achilles ' onslaught, makes it impossible for him to return to the city and face the ridicule of the men of Troy. It compels him to stand his ground and face death at Achilles ' hands, a death which, though guaranteeing his own immortal fame.” What this statement is trying to say is that Hector understand that there is a high chance that he will be killed if he attempts to fight his Greek counterpart, but he also understands that he needs to fight because he is the best chance for the city survive Achilles rage. He has pride leads him to fight for his city regardless of the consequence compared to Achilles pride which leads him to only fight for