The Devil Wears Prada
Friday, 6th April 2007 by aixingioroHaving just finished watching ‘The Devil Wears Prada’, there is a statement which demonstrates stereotype of women in position of power. The statement, spoken by Anne Hathaway, was that if Miranda (the devilish boss in question) was a man, her management style would not be commented. While this statement could be construed as the rarity of women in position of power, this statement also has implication for management style. There is no reason why men should be excused for mistreating their staff, anymore than women. It would be a sad reflection of the 21st century, if we are still expecting that all women should be nurturers and men to be aggressive in the workplace. If a woman is assertive, this may be interpreted as aggressive and conversely, if a man is considerate, this could be taken as weak. Instead, everyone should be aiming for a harmonious and productive workplace where it is ok to be assertive while still considerate of other people.