Are men are more comfortable in competence hierarchies than women?

GridReXX · 2026-01-11T15:10:50+00:00

More men than women seem to like hierarchies no matter what. Almost like an instinctual default.

More women than men seem to have a “i can appreciate the hierarchy if competency has been consistently proven.”

At least that’s what I’ve noticed.

onetimeuseaccc · 2026-01-10T16:40:48+00:00

Men are always more likely to respect and partake in competition

Lysa_Bell · 2026-01-10T15:12:51+00:00

Kind of. Men enjoy being in hierarchies because they are in general more comfortable being submissive and following orders from people they view as higher in the hierarchy. Even if that isnt competence based.

While women are thinking more critical of hierarchies and rather work egalitarian until someone proofs themselves to be more competent. Then they are okay with taking a more submissive role while still enjoying to have input in decision making and being actively involved in their field of competence.

tacticaltossaway · 2026-01-09T20:46:26+00:00

Yes.

Adam_Faith_No_More · 2026-01-14T17:03:27+00:00

Yes. Because we think more in terms of personal accountability, and don't see everything as oppression from some external force. So we have an easier time accepting that somebody else might be more competent, therefore deserving of a higher position in the hierarchy.

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KayRay1994 · 2026-01-10T19:21:09+00:00

Only TRP can make a case for men having a more submissive social role, frame it as individualism and somehow frame women not acting that way as fitting their worldview

(To be clear I agree with none of what you said and don’t think things are nearly as gendered as you claim. I’m merely commenting on the mental gymnastics)

pie-mart · 2026-01-18T23:50:59+00:00

I have noticed men like hierarchy a lot more than women and like jostling for place within one. They like trying to gain validation and a "place" in society and rank. Hence why they do so well in rigid structures like the military

Women like a more collaborative environment. Where any hierarchy is earned through competence. Whereas no offense to men a lot of being high status is getting money and being attractive to women and being physically stronger than other dudes. Thats how a lot of guys view their place in a hierarchy

Whereas women prefer forming something that has more merit than that depending on what the goal is. And women do tend to be better diplomats and better at collaborative projects and structures than men.

Previous-Nobody903 · 2026-01-20T08:57:38+00:00

Do you honestly think men are being objectively ranked on competence??

Feeling_Ad_1034 · 2026-01-10T17:36:27+00:00

Another unnecessarily gendered post.

People at the top of hierarchies are cool with them. People at the bottom aren't.

Whether it's competence or looks, men or women, doesn't matter.

SeemedGood · 2026-01-10T23:17:11+00:00

Competence hierarchies reward competence. That upsets the apple cart for women.

Title	Are men are more comfortable in competence hierarchies than women?
Author	No-Rough-7390
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Date	January 9, 2026 7:35 PM UTC (7 months ago)
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