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We already know that gender balanced senior teams are not only better for business, the economy and society, but also crucial to

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问题    We already know that gender balanced senior teams are not only better for business, the economy and society, but also crucial to women’s continuing success in the workplace. The visibility of women at the top demonstrates to other women that it is possible for them to get there too. For this reason, senior women are often presented as role models to inspire others to follow in their footsteps.
   Having said this, I believe it is important to recognise that role models and visibility are not one and the same. Role models tend to be more personal, while visibility has a more widespread effect when it comes to changing working culture. It isn’t fair to put the pressure of being a perfect role model on the women who have made it to the top of their field. Most female employees are more inspired by realistic, relatable and attainable traits—not just seniority. When women are asked to describe their ideal role model, they often reveal a wide variety of sought-after characteristics, traits and behaviours. From being decisive, intelligent and confident to warm, approachable and inclusive, what makes an ideal role model is often personal and might change over time.
   We must work instead to normalise gender-balanced leadership, shifting away from the preoccupation with role models. Once we achieve this, the gender of role models becomes redundant anyway: we will simply see them all around. The visible balance of power between women and men sends a clear message to women and girls of all ages that they can climb the career ladder too.
   This visibility of women in traditionally male-dominated roles and industries cannot be underestimated. This is beautifully illustrated by photographer Leonora Saunders in her series "10%. . . and rising" , which challenges preconceptions of what women can or can’t do in the world of work. Once girls and boys see people like themselves employed in all industries, their choices in life will be much greater— and employers will benefit from their capability and talent, not their gender.
   We need to focus increasingly on visible, balanced leadership at the highest levels of business. This is not to say that senior level women can’t be role models to other women in their organisation, but that true role models should be found at all levels, in line managers or even junior staff.
   Perhaps in time, when it becomes normal to see as many women as men in senior roles, the search for role models will be less about gender and will simply celebrate good leadership—whatever that may look like.
Role models and visibility are not the same because______.
选项 A、visibility is more about fame and recognition
B、visibility is less about monumental achievements
C、role models are more about leadership quaitties
D、role models are less about distinctive qualities
答案A
解析 推理题。答案可定位到第二段第二句：榜样的特质更具有主观性，而知名度更能产生广泛的影响力。选项[A]“知名度和名声与公众认可有更多关系”(more about fame and recognition)，为正确答案。选项[B]“知名度和里程碑式的成就关系更小”(less about monumental achievements)，文中未提及。选项[C]“榜样与领导素养有着更大的关联性”(more about leadership qualities)，文中亦未提及。选项[D]“模范榜样和独特的品质关系更小”(less about distinctive qualities)，和原文表述正好相反。
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