Bruna Borges & Fernanda Estevan show that having more female peers and professors benefits women and does not harm men.
Human Development
Apr 7, 2026
Bruna Borges
and Fernanda Estevan
Discussions about gender and work often morph into cultural clashes, driven by fear, ideology, or frustration. But recent empirical research suggests that having female peers and professors can help women succeed in the workplace without hurting men.
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