if you’re a man who is forthright, you’re a leader. A woman, you’re a bitch. When men exude confidence, it’s not only expected but admired, whereas when we do, it’s met with shock and disdain. It was a reminder that while women are more confident as we mature, the world is just catching up. We age into a newfound belief in ourselves, but outside reactions tend to be something along the lines of “What got into her?!?” rather than “Good for her!”
