So many good insights - thank you all for your thoughful comments! Yes, celebrity status trumps all. Women attaining male stautus a downgrade - I can see that, too - something gained but something lost. And yes, women who assume certain male traits that contribute to their 'success' are looked upon favorably. What is missed is the value of the feminine traits such as compromise; willingness to listen with an open mind; and the quality of nurturing, are not given their due. Men who display those qualities are considered wimps. And double standard is not really precise - maybe different standard is better?
