It’s no secret that women in particular face a greater pressure to be likable as they navigate through society. Be a likable boss, a likable date, a likable presence in the room...but are we really just implying that women should take the backseat in society and adhere to gender stereotypes?

More often than not, it’s the women in society that are pressured to be likable, approachable, and warm. This burden placed on women often affects us when we try to be assertive or passionate about something as it can get misconstrued as bitter, mean, and overbearing. Let's explore this.

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