Why are women perceived to have less of a desire to cultivate professional networks than their male counterparts? Women are more concerned about the potential for ongoing sexual harassment. Women are perceived as being more focused on family and work responsibilities than on networking. Women are believed to be more satisfied with growing their skills within current career roles. Women prefer to network with other women because they fear being perceived as flirtatious with male colleagues.

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Why are women perceived to have less of a desire to cultivate professional networks than their male counterparts?

Women are more concerned about the potential for ongoing sexual harassment.
Women are perceived as being more focused on family and work responsibilities than on networking.
Women are believed to be more satisfied with growing their skills within current career roles.
Women prefer to network with other women because they fear being perceived as flirtatious with male colleagues.