561. How to Succeed at Failing, Part 1: The Chain of Events
Freakonomics Radio
The Unequal License to Fail: Women's Risk Aversion in Boardrooms and Classrooms
Women tend to be more risk averse in boardrooms and classrooms, hesitating to raise their hand unless they have a really good comment, while men seem less inhibited. The classroom should be a place for taking risks and making mistakes, but women often set a higher threshold for themselves. This unequal license to fail can limit women's participation and confidence.
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