21.10.2025
Gender Equality Seen Through the Lens of Environmental Psychology
Much of today’s public discourse on gender equality emphasizes that women need to take on more leadership roles, speak up more, and push for greater visibility. While such encouragement is important, I often feel that the way these messages are framed misses something essential. The dominant narrative assumes men are not giving women enough opportunities. Yet, my lived experiences suggest another layer: the way men and women behave in leadership and communication roles is strongly shaped by the environments in which they were raised and socialized, not just by gender itself.