Spock and Saavik, Braveheart and Boudica

A study by Yale post-doc Victoria Brescoll is being spun as a cautionary tale for certain women in politics. According to Dr. Brescoll’s research, men are rewarded for being angry at work, while women are penalized. This is a variation on the theme that women aren’t supposed to cry, either, particularly in a “professional” setting. … Continue reading Spock and Saavik, Braveheart and Boudica