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Share of women who prefer a male boss vs. Share of men who prefer a male boss, 1953 to 2017

A 45 degree line from the origin corresponds to an equal share of men and women who prefer a male boss. Above the 45 degree line, a larger share of women prefer
a male boss while below the 45 degree line, a larger share of men prefer a male boss.

Share of men who prefer a male boss0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%Shareofwomenwhopreferamaleboss19531953197519751982198219891989199319931994199419951995199919992000200020112011United StatesUnited StatesNorth America19532017United States1953Y Axis: 57%X Axis: 75%2017Y Axis: 27%X Axis: 19%

Source: Gallup (2017)