“We don’t show strong women liking money on screen,” she said. “Money is a form of praise, and you’re deflecting that praise,” she said, summarizing the message she thinks women often receive. Those attitudes, admirable as they may be, have helped fuel a power gap that separates men and women. Of course, many recoil at the idea that women should pursue money and clout just the way men do. However they exercise it, more women appear to be awakening to the power wealth can endow.

Source: New York Times March 10, 2018 19:50 UTC