Studies show that people-pleasing—when someone devalues their own ideas to uphold those of others—is more common in women than men. And the social pressure for girls to follow the status quo takes root as early as preschool, when teachers expect them to be more obedient than boys.
People-pleasing linked to gender differences in problem-solving
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