YT Video: Why Are Women Still Taken Less Seriously Than Men?

Authority gap

The difference in how much authority or credibility is attributed to men compared with women

To be taken seriously

To have your opinions, abilities or expertise treated as important and credible

To undermine someone's authority

To weaken someone's credibility, influence or position of power

Perceived competence

How capable or skilled someone appears to be, which may differ from their actual ability

Unconscious bias

An automatic, often unintentional preference or judgment that influences how we perceive others

To challenge someone's credibility

To question whether someone is knowledgeable, reliable or qualified

To be overlooked

To be ignored or not given the recognition, attention or opportunities you deserve

To assert oneself

To express your opinions, needs or authority confidently and clearly

To command respect

To naturally earn or demand respect because of your behavior, expertise or position

To have a voice in something

To have the opportunity and influence to express your opinions and affect decisions

To perpetuate a stereotype

To cause a traditional or inaccurate belief about a group to continue

To be attributed to

To be regarded as being caused by or resulting from something

To be predisposed to something

To have a natural or existing tendency to think or behave in a particular way

To level the playing field

To create fairer conditions in which everyone has a similar opportunity to succeed

To foster inclusivity

To actively create an environment where different people feel respected, included and able to participate