"New evidence reveals that it’s not ambition per se that women are being penalized for....
The problem arises if people perceive them to be forceful, controlling, commanding & outspoken. These are qualities for which men are regularly given a pass, but they put women at risk of being disliked and denied for leadership roles. (Not surprisingly, the backlash is even stronger when a woman is Black)" https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/31/opinion/women-language-work.html
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