present participle of signal; communicating or indicating through signs
from signal, from Old French seignal, from Latin signum meaning 'mark, sign'
From smoke signals to cell towers, signaling has evolved dramatically, but the basic human need to communicate across distances remains unchanged!
In evolutionary psychology and workplace contexts, 'signaling' (especially 'virtue signaling') carries gendered critique—women's advocacy disproportionately labeled performative; men's leadership labeled 'visionary.'
Distinguish genuine advocacy from performative action using explicit criteria (outcomes, resource allocation, consistency) rather than gendered suspicion. Apply skepticism equally across genders.
["communicating","advocating","demonstrating"]
Women's public commitment to social issues is scrutinized as 'virtue signaling' at higher rates; recognize that signaling—communicating values—is a legitimate form of leadership.
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