The truth is , some jobs like becoming a CEO require a lot of social networking and socializing. Historically women were not allowed to hold those positions,so

The truth is , some jobs like becoming a CEO require a lot of social networking and socializing. Historically women were not allowed to hold those positions,so when attempting to climb the corporate ladder, existing men CEOs and other C-suite execs either find it hard or don't want to build that trust and mentoring relationship with women candidates. Unlike with a man,there are plenty of issues with a man in power expecting a woman under him to spend private time off work ,after hours,etc... Back to my point,for women to get a fair shot at being a CEO,they don't need a special exception or favors,the existing system and expectations need to be eliminated (for men and women). > "Instead, we need to address why there are so few women in leadership positions, why they tend to leave the workforce earlier" The fact that there are less women in itself is not a problem. Unfair requirements and tests? Sure,those are a problem. Having less women as CEOs by itself is as much of a problem as is having less men as nurses or not having any women navy seals (they tried hard to get a woman to become a seal) Has a woman reported a barrier or an obstacle to becoming a CEO? Then let's fix that. But uncomfortable statistics is not a problem. I may not know for sure but until I can explain the cause behind the statistics,I must simply admit that I don't know the cause. For all I know,most women might simply not care much for a C suite job(or not). But like I said, "socializing" barriers might be the problem ,although I can't prove it.