I think most are familiar with the idea or general concept of Napoleon Syndrome. However have you ever thought about what this really illustrates: males overcompensating their size (height or otherwise 😜) for something else; most often in exchange for power and/or status. In a nutshell all roads lead to the male ego...nothing new or profound there.
But as we continue to move forward in time there are plenty of other groups that are seeking power.
Have you ever heard of Josephine or Napoleon's Cleopatra? The prior was his wife who came into their marriage with baggage as a widow with 2 children, and the latter was his mistress while married to the first. Under this frame of thought, I wonder: Does Napoleon syndrome exist for the female gender?
How powerful did his wife have to be to prompt being courted by him...and get the ring? Considering her position and her "baggage" how did her happy ending include Napoleon?
This is clearly open for discussion but perhaps female Napoleon syndrome is perpetuated not just by ego itself but rather by her emotional tie to power which often presents itself to those observing as "power of the vag". Yep...I said it. How often are women utilizing their sex and all that comes with it for the upper edge?
No judgements here; but think about how often television shows highlight powerful women in scenes where they are portrayed as everyday superheroes followed by scenes filled with hot steamy sex or at least a conversation inside a hallway or elevator filled with sexual innuendo's and implied sexual tension; not to mention the additions of scantily clad attire.
Think about how often in real life the pretty blonde or girl with straight hair or maybe the chick who always wears skirts and heels seemingly is always offered a platform to "lean in". Meanwhile you have observed her doing minimal work. Maybe be there is a female you know who is always flirting with others and oddly random doors are opened. Meanwhile you're confused as to how she has so much time to spare for such socializing. Do you know who I'm talking about? Do you have someone like this in your office? Are you this lady in your agency or organization? Do you wanna be?
No matter where you fall on the spectrum of using your goodies for advancement; the bigger reality is that this typically works so well, because men are most often in power. So I say...don't stop using your power but let's not judge so harshly those that do. And instead, as a united front of females, let's get more women at the big tables, have more ladies taking seats to make decisions that matter and creating change. Then ladies let's change the stigma. After all, Napoleon was taken down in the end but it took a united front to make it happen.
