Women counterparts to powerful men” refers to a phenomenon where women gain public attention, admiration, or symbolic status primarily due to their proximity to powerful men. For example, in sports, women are often framed as WAGs (Wifes and Girlfriends) of elite athletes or in politics, similar visibility appears in distinctions such as the prominence of First Ladies and other political spouses. Comparable patterns are also seen among spouses or partners of mayors, royals, CEOs, tycoons, or political elites, who are publicly recognized through their associations to the male leaders."