Reader with a Cause discussion

In the Heidi vs. Howard Harvard study that Sandberg references, the author illustrates the expectation for women to assist their coworkers and contribute to a more communal workforce. Women who don’t help their coworkers are seen less favorably and may even be penalized for their behavior; therefore, women are stuck in a “damned if they do or damned if they don’t” situation.

What do you think: do women perpetuate this expectation in the workplace? Do men truly “pay no penalty” if they choose not to participate in a more communal workplace?

I found this fascinating! I'm not sure what to do about it, except to take note and see if it's true in my life/workplace.

I found this fascinating as well, although not really surprising. It makes sense to me and I believe that it's true. There is an expectation that women will be caring and nurturing, both in and out of the workplace and those who don't participate in helping others but pay more attention to their own work can be looked down upon and judged. Men who do the same thing can be seen as just ambitious.