TED Talks Daily Why are women still taken less seriously than men? | Mary Ann Sieghart
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Mar 8, 2024 
Mary Ann Sieghart, author and journalist, dives into the pervasive 'authority gap' where women are often underestimated in professional contexts. She shares eye-opening anecdotes and research revealing how gender bias affects perceptions of competence. Sieghart advocates for proactive changes to amplify women's voices in media and professional roles. By addressing these biases, she argues that everyone stands to benefit, ultimately promoting a more equal and productive society.
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The "Busy Little Girl"
- Mary Ann Sieghart, despite her extensive career, was dismissed as a "busy little girl."
- This highlights how women's accomplishments are often trivialized.
The Authority Gap
- The authority gap describes how women are taken less seriously than men, regardless of competence.
- This gap widens for women further from the "white, male, middle-class default."
Ben Barres's Transition
- Ben Barres, a neuroscientist, noted a significant increase in how seriously he was taken after transitioning.
- Someone even praised his work as "much better than his sister's," unaware of his history.