Numbers of women in executive positions are down around the world.

     Many of us see the small numbers of women in top leadership roles in the United States and don't think much about the number of women around the world that are having the same problem. In almost every country that The Financial polled, the number of women in top leadership roles in organizations are down, Some of these countries include India and Japan.
     Many of the reasons that women in the United States are not considered to for top leadership positions is because of their difference in Human Capital differences, Gender differences and types of leadership styles as well as the stereotypes and bias that happen between men and women. These problems are also likely to be problems for women in countries across the globe but there are other things to considered in different cultures as to why women may not be considered for top executive positions.
     Many countries have very different views on the differences between women and men in their cultures. This could be a huge hurdle that many women in places such as the United Arab Emirates to even be considered for these positions. Other difficulties that could be a problem are the best way to enter into a male dominated environment. Many times if women have a leadership that is similar to a males they are rated poorly because of the stereotypes that are thought of for women. These women in different countries may need to think of the best way that they can relate to both men and women as well as a way that is acceptable within their religion.

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