Why could I feel much more confident and capable around female authority figures than males ?
I’m a 17F female, and it is a pattern that I am much more confident and feel much more capable among female authority figures than males. And this seems to hold independently to how the specific authority figures treat me.
By this I mean teachers, mentors, and other leaders.
Around male authority figures, I am much more likely to feel incompetent, be hard on myself, and overall feel much less confident. In contrast I feel capable, confident, and good about myself around female authority figures, even if they are more harsh on me. As a result I have a strong preference toward female authority figures.
Does anyone else feel this way ?
u/CricketMedical9005 — 4 days ago