Feminism and the Risk Factor...
by: Les Carpenter Rational Nation USA Purveyor of Truth Came across an article in the FEDERALIST that is intriguing and thought provoking. It is one particular women's response to and article in the Atlantic and talks about risk taking and feminist perceived insecurities. Why Are Feminists So Insecure? 6 Reflections On The Confidence Gap I read the piece and was completely flummoxed by it, for a variety of reasons. Here are six reflections on the most serious problem of our era week: The Confidence Gap. 1) It isn’t about confidence. The article is really about risk-taking and how men differ in their risk calculations from women. To give just two examples from the article, and to give you an idea of its tone: “We watch our male colleagues take risks, while we hold back until we’re sure we are perfectly ready and perfectly qualified.” “If a woman walks into her boss’s office with unsolicited opinions, speaks up first at meetings, or gives business advice above her pa...