>Actually, the paper does not draw such a conclusion. They explicitly say that both "powerful positions have more negative consequences for women" and "women ha

>Actually, the paper does not draw such a conclusion. They explicitly say that both "powerful positions have more negative consequences for women" and "women have less intrinsic desire for power and related privileges" are viable, possibly complimentary theories, and that distinguishing between these theories goes beyond this paper. There could be less positive consequences as well. At least in the culture I was raised in, a man's position factors more into their 'general attractiveness' than a woman's does. There are likely many different explanations as to why and I don't know which ones have evidence supporting and which ones have been shown false. Even if this isn't true at all, if men think it is true, it still means that earning promotions has more perceived benefit.