abramson was anonymously criticized by detractors in her newsroom for being "brusque" and ill-tempered. some women leaders have said abramson is being judged unfairly because the focus is on her demeanor and not on her work. had it been a man, they say, the response would have been different. while powerful women are described as having sharp elbows, powerful men are called "aggressive," that as a compliment. >> so congresswoman norton are women destined to be judged harshly when they assume powerful positions? are. >> probably, bonnie, at least until we get a critical mass of such powerful women who get the power, the ultimate power, to control their own image. >> well, i think the devil wears prada will always have a tough time especially when dealing with their demeanor. but on top of that you're going to add they're looking at what they're wearing and how they look. >> judgment is warranted when there's so few women at the top but it's time to turn the tables and look at culture not just women. >> constructive criticism is a wonderful thing but when you're attacking that's not heal