Shattering the Instrumental-Expressive Myth: The Power of Women's Networks in Corporate-Government Affairs

Women in corporate-government affairs are involved in work networks at all levels; yet, there are significant differences in the character of ties by gender. This article challenges claims that women's work connections are not instrumental, and hence not powerful, relative to men's. The au...

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Business executives
Business management
Business networking
Business structures
Corporations
Enterprises
Gender roles
Government
Government relations
Interorganizational Networks
Labor management relations
Legislators
Men
Opposite gender interaction
Power
Public Sector Private Sector Relations
Sex Differences
Sexes
Social interaction
Social Networks
Women
Women's work
Working Women
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