A Gender Bias in the Attribution of Creativity: Archival and Experimental Evidence for the Perceived Association Between Masculinity and Creative Thinking
Common views of creativity favor stereotypically masculine traits, leading people to perceive women as less creative, and less deserving of recognition and reward.
Negotiating Gender Roles: Gender Differences in Assertive Negotiating Are Mediated by Women’s Fear of Backlash and Attenuated When Negotiating on Behalf of Others
Women adjust their negotiation strategies according to context, conceding early when they anticipate backlash for violating gender expectations.
No Gender Difference in Willingness to Compete When Competing against Self
Though women are less willing than men to compete against others, they are equally willing to compete against their own past achievements, with similar boosts to performance.
Coren L. Apicella,
Elif E. Demiral,
Johanna Mollerstrom
Much Ado About Nothing? Observers’ Problematization of Women’s Same-Sex Conflict at Work
Conflict between women is perceived as more problematic than conflict between men, or conflict between a woman and a man—even in otherwise identical workplace scenarios.
When Trying Hard Isn’t Natural: Women’s Belonging with and Motivation for Male-Dominated STEM Fields as a Function of Effort Expenditure Concerns
Recognizing that effort is normal and necessary for success, rather than emphasizing the importance of “natural talent”, can increase women’s sense of belonging and motivation to continue in male-dominated STEM fields.
Jessi L. Smith,
Karyn L. Lewis,
Lauren Hawthorne,
Sara D. Hodges
Computing Whether She Belongs: Stereotypes Undermine Girls’ Interest and Sense of Belonging in Computer Science
A classroom with a non-stereotypical look creates more inclusive signals of who belongs—increasing high school girls’ interest in computer science without deterring boys.
Why Women Don’t Run: Experimental Evidence on Gender Differences in Political Competition Aversion
Highlighting the competitive nature of the political process discourages politically active women—but not men—from seeking information on running for office.
Discrimination against Queer Women in the U.S. Workforce: A Resume Audit Study
Based on fictitious resumes, LGBTQ women received fewer invitations to interview than perceived heterosexual women when applying online to jobs in several states.
A Gender Bias in the Attribution of Creativity: Archival and Experimental Evidence for the Perceived Association Between Masculinity and Creative Thinking
Common views of creativity favor stereotypically masculine traits, leading people to perceive women as less creative, and less deserving of recognition and reward.
No Gender Difference in Willingness to Compete When Competing against Self
Though women are less willing than men to compete against others, they are equally willing to compete against their own past achievements, with similar boosts to performance.
Coren L. Apicella,
Elif E. Demiral,
Johanna Mollerstrom
When Trying Hard Isn’t Natural: Women’s Belonging with and Motivation for Male-Dominated STEM Fields as a Function of Effort Expenditure Concerns
Recognizing that effort is normal and necessary for success, rather than emphasizing the importance of “natural talent”, can increase women’s sense of belonging and motivation to continue in male-dominated STEM fields.
Jessi L. Smith,
Karyn L. Lewis,
Lauren Hawthorne,
Sara D. Hodges
Computing Whether She Belongs: Stereotypes Undermine Girls’ Interest and Sense of Belonging in Computer Science
A classroom with a non-stereotypical look creates more inclusive signals of who belongs—increasing high school girls’ interest in computer science without deterring boys.
Negotiating Gender Roles: Gender Differences in Assertive Negotiating Are Mediated by Women’s Fear of Backlash and Attenuated When Negotiating on Behalf of Others
Women adjust their negotiation strategies according to context, conceding early when they anticipate backlash for violating gender expectations.
Much Ado About Nothing? Observers’ Problematization of Women’s Same-Sex Conflict at Work
Conflict between women is perceived as more problematic than conflict between men, or conflict between a woman and a man—even in otherwise identical workplace scenarios.
Why Women Don’t Run: Experimental Evidence on Gender Differences in Political Competition Aversion
Highlighting the competitive nature of the political process discourages politically active women—but not men—from seeking information on running for office.
Discrimination against Queer Women in the U.S. Workforce: A Resume Audit Study
Based on fictitious resumes, LGBTQ women received fewer invitations to interview than perceived heterosexual women when applying online to jobs in several states.