Say, “She’s Right”
The movement to create power, not just equality.
Did you know…
Women are more likely than men to criticize or harass other women online—about appearance, parenting, even career choices. (Pew Research)
Women hesitate to publicly support other women, fearing social backlash or disruption of alliances. (Harvard Business Review)
Women are more prone to form relationships through negativity bonding than men (bonding over a mutual dislike for a person, situation, or idea) causing workplace toxicity and exclusion. (Positive Psychology News)
In the workplace, women are prone to give harsher feedback in performance evaluations to women than they are to men….
And, women tend to evaluate men based on actions and results, and evaluate women based on Interpersonal style, cultural fit, likability. (Heilman & Okimoto)
The “mean girl” is real - and we all participate in our own way.
The patterns we see today aren’t just cultural—they’re biological. Evolutionary psychology suggests women are wired to compete in subtle, relational ways, focusing on social standing, alliances, and influence. Historically, this made sense: women had to secure resources, networks, and opportunities in societies where access to power was limited. Men competed differently—more overtly and publicly—but often in ways that built alliances and collective strength. For women, competition was often relational: gossip, judgment, and subtle social maneuvering became tools to navigate hierarchies. Over time, these instincts have been reinforced by culture, media, and workplace structures, creating a system where women can unintentionally undermine one another—even when we share the same goals.
Say, “She’s Right”
Say, “She’s Right” is a simple but powerful tool to break the cycle. Rooted in an understanding of our evolutionary instincts, it encourages women to validate each other in real time—in meetings, conversations, or online. It’s not about agreement; it’s about acknowledging truth, lifting voices, and creating space for collaboration instead of competition. When women consistently practice validation, we shift from scarcity to abundance, from rivalry to collective power. It’s a movement designed to transform how women support one another—and how we rise together.