It’s the 21st century, and while Technalink and many other companies have embraced a new millennium of advancing gender equality, some aspects of the business world can be challenging for successful women in business to confront. If you’re considering joining the ranks of women entrepreneurs, here are some issues many women still face.
Being Too Emotional
It is a frustrating bias in the business world that when a man gets angry, he is assertive or aggressive, but if a woman gets angry or shows indications of being upset, she is emotional and thus can’t be reasoned with. The old stereotype that women are “creatures of passion” ruled by emotion, not reason, continues to persist in the business world.
It’s always important to remember that, while honest, displays of emotion may be interpreted differently in a business setting, depending on the gender of the person making the display.
Not Responsible Enough
Another common stereotype for successful women entrepreneurs is that because women only entered the workforce in the 20th century, they don’t yet have an appreciation for managing the serious responsibilities of a business versus domestic home management.
Women face a steeper curve than men when it comes to proving they can handle positions that call for a lot of responsibility, even though there’s no real evidence suggesting they are somehow impaired compared to men.
Too Attractive To Be Taken Seriously
Perhaps the most harmful bias that some have in the business world is the idea that successful women entrepreneurs can’t be attractive. Even though how handsome a man is has no bearing on his competence, women who appear attractive tend to be regarded as unintelligent. This specific bias has been a huge hurdle for many women to overcome.
Fortunately, there is help. The Om Factor, by Alka Dhillon, is a book by a woman entrepreneur for women interested in spiritual entrepreneurship. It’s available in physical, digital, and audiobook formats, narrated by Dhillon herself.
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