At this point I will mention Clay Shirky, not as the international expert of women, but more simply, because we read his book in the course on Social Networks and Communication Technology that originated this blog.
His observations are connected with reflections on women and peace, in particular with the need for more women in leadership position and what prevents it from happening.
Here are some passages from Shirky’s blog:
I’m not concerned that women don’t engage in enough building of self-confidence or self-esteem. I’m worried about something much simpler: not enough women have what it takes to behave like arrogant self-aggrandizing jerks. Read the rest of this entry »
