Obstacles and opportunities for female leadership in mammalian societies: A comparative perspective

@article{Smith2020ObstaclesAO,
  title={Obstacles and opportunities for female leadership in mammalian societies: A comparative perspective},
  author={Jennifer E. Smith and Chelsea A. Ortiz and Madison T. Buhbe and Mark van Vugt},
  journal={Leadership Quarterly},
  year={2020},
  volume={31},
  pages={101267}
}
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