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"Both men and women gravitate toward power”

Charlotte Holgersson
Charlotte Holgersson is a researcher at INDEK and puts male-dominated workplaces under the microscope. Photo: Ulrika Georgsson
Published Mar 12, 2025

Why do outdated masculine ideals persist in some work places despite a growing awareness about equality? The short answer is "unequal distribution of power," says KTH researcher Charlotte Holgersson, who examines "homosocial cultures" in the research programme Men in Focus.

In the programme Men in Focus, Charlotte studies the dynamics of homosocial environments, which are often found in male-dominated industries.

Read more in the article published on KTH homepage: “Both men and women gravitate toward power” .

Page responsible:Sébastien Gustin
Belongs to: Industrial Economics and Management
Last changed: Mar 12, 2025