There was a time when almost all workplace bullying was by men against other men and some women who were in the workforce. The perpetrators were less likely to be women because there were so few of them and those who were there had little power. Also, women were more likely to look out for each other in the face of the common enemy i.e. men. All that has changed according to this article on Women bullying Women.
According to the writer, some of the cause is contextual: “If women business leaders act consistent with gender stereotypes, they are considered too soft...if they go against gender stereotypes they are considered too tough”
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Submitted by karamat on Tue, 2009-05-26 06:21.