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Moreover, there’s an indication that women strategically navigate their sense of responsibility in various environments. For instance, while demanding empowerment and autonomy, the fallout from poor decisions tends to rebound to the men involved, who are expected to shoulder the resulting responsibilities.
The Burden of Leadership
A consistent theme in this conversation is the burden of leadership that men must bear. Leaders are often expected to navigate crises, and when things go awry, they are deemed responsible, regardless of the actual circumstances or their level of control over the situation. This is akin to captains going down with their ships, a metaphor for traditional male responsibility that still resonates today.