I'll give it a shot -- upthread someone makes the statement It always seems like jerks are better at handling other jerks than non-jerks. Assume for the moment

I'll give it a shot -- upthread someone makes the statement It always seems like jerks are better at handling other jerks than non-jerks. Assume for the moment that this is true, then combine it with the ample research revealing that in workplace situations, men are respected for "jerk"-like behavior and women are looked down on for it. Now you have a situation in which being a jerk creates an environment in which women are less likely to succeed. This is a pretty simplistic example, but a good representation of the type of syllogism that can lead you from "abusive/uncivil behavior" to "anti-diversity behavior". Hope this helps!