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I believe there are few women in leadership positions because women underestimate their abilities. Women associate their success with external factors which makes them appear like they are not ready for high positions if they cannot get things done by themselves. In addition to women not having confidence in their abilities, the inherently sexist society is also keeping women away from leadership positions. Women are considered to be weak, yet leadership positions require tough people; that is why organizations go for men to occupy the top positions. Women are also considered to be weak for politics; that is why most people are not ready to elect women leaders. Then there is the issue of family responsibilities that hold women down. The society expects women to sacrifice their career and take care of families while men continue working. Due to the breaks women take to take care of their children, it becomes hard to catch up with others when it comes to promotion and rises.
I agree with Sheryl Sandberg, and I believe that women are raised to have more modest career expectations than men. Women tend to focus on careers that give them personal fulfillment rather than those that provide them with power. Women believe in collective leadership because they believe that when people are united, they achieve more. On the other hand, men focus on proofing their abilities, that is why their efforts are recognized. I do not think that women do not desire for leadership positions. There are several women out there who are striving to get on top, but they are hindered by factors such as sexism. Women who get into politics receive less support which is a discouragement to other women with similar aspirations.