No, women are not worse at asking for raises: "They are seen as aggressive or 'the bitch' more quickly"

Women are not worse negotiators than men, but they are less likely to ask for raises and often face social backlash for assertiveness. Professor Katia Tieleman highlights that the wage gap persists due to women's reluctance to negotiate and the perception of assertive women as aggressive. While women excel in negotiating for others, they tend to hold back when advocating for themselves. The issue lies not with women's skills but with systemic biases in workplaces that discourage assertiveness. Tieleman suggests that companies need to foster an environment where women feel comfortable negotiating and emphasizes the importance of transparency in salary criteria.