TED: Why are women still taken less seriously than men? | Mary Ann Sieghart

The video discusses the authority gap, highlighting how women are often taken less seriously than men. It presents research showing gender bias in authority and influence, with personal stories from individuals who transitioned genders. The video emphasizes the benefits of gender equality for both men and women, offering solutions to close the authority gap, including changes in perception, workplace practices, and media representation.

What is the 'authority gap' as described in the video?

• The tendency to take women less seriously than men.

• The gap in educational opportunities for women.

• The difference in physical strength between genders.

• The difference in pay between men and women.

What did Ben Barris notice after transitioning to living as a man?

• He was taken less seriously.

• He faced more personal attacks.

• He was treated with more respect and authority.

• His work was criticized more often.

What did Joan Rothgarden experience after transitioning to living as a woman?

• Greater respect and authority.

• Less personal attacks.

• More interruptions and challenges.

• Increased promotions and pay.

According to the video, how does gender equality benefit men?

• Men become less competitive.

• Men experience more stress.

• Men have better health and satisfaction.

• Men face more discrimination.

What is one benefit of gender equality in relationships?

• More traditional gender roles.

• Better health and happiness for both partners.

• Increased conflict and stress.

• Less communication between partners.

What is one suggested way to affirm women's contributions in the workplace?

• Assign them more tasks.

• Promote them without merit.

• Actively acknowledge and support their points.

• Ignore their ideas until a man repeats them.

What is a common misconception about confidence and competence?

• Confidence and competence are the same.

• Confident people are usually less competent.

• Competence is unrelated to confidence.

• Confidence always indicates competence.

What is the impact of having only one woman on a job shortlist?

• It has no impact on hiring decisions.

• It decreases her chances of being hired.

• It increases her chances of being hired.

• It guarantees her a job offer.

How can media representation help close the authority gap?

• By focusing on male protagonists in movies.

• By increasing the visibility of female experts.

• By reducing the number of women in news stories.

• By portraying men as more authoritative.

What is the speaker's call to action at the end of the video?

• To work together to close the authority gap.

• To maintain the status quo.

• To ignore media representation.

• To focus solely on men's issues.