Work and society

Work is never only work. It carries social expectations, models of success, caring responsibilities and unwritten rules that do not weigh on everyone equally. In this section I write about equality, motherhood, reputation and women in leadership without slogans or token affiliations. I start from what I experience and observe, then look for evidence and research that can place it in context. I want to understand which conditions allow people — and women in particular — to grow, lead and choose without sacrificing entire parts of their lives.

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July 8, 2026
One photo at the beach and her competence vanishes: the double standard that still weighs on women
A man who posts the gym, the car, the holiday is «someone enjoying life». A woman who posts a beach photo «isn't serious». It's not my impression: it's an effect measured in a lab. And it says something uncomfortable about how we judge women's competence.

Work and society

One photo at the beach and her competence vanishes: the double standard that still weighs on women

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