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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.

Allison Master, Sapna Cheryan, Andrew N. Meltzoff (2016)
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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.

Jessica Preece, Olga Stoddard (2015)
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Quality of Evidence Revealing Subtle Gender Biases in Science Is in the Eye of the Beholder

When presented with evidence of how gender bias disadvantages women in STEM fields, men evaluate this research more negatively than women.

Ian M. Handley, Elizabeth R. Brown, Corinne A Moss-Racusin, Jessi L. Smith (2015)
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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.

Emma Mishel (2016)
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Perceptions of Legitimacy: The Sex of the Legal Messenger and Reactions to Sexual Harassment Training

Sexual harassment training has varying effects on men’s perceptions of women’s competence, status, and likability—depending on whether the training is led by a woman or a man.

Justine Tinkler, Skylar Gremillion, Kira Arthurs (2015)
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Overdoing Gender: A Test of the Masculine Overcompensation Thesis

Men whose gender identity was threatened demonstrate stronger masculine preferences (such as belief in male superiority) and dominant attitudes, and men with high testosterone levels showed significantly strong reactions to masculinity threats.

Robb Willer, Christabel Rogalin, Bridget Conlon, Michael T Wojnowicz (2013)
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Wallflowers: Experimental Evidence of an Aversion to Standing Out

While public recognition for altruism inspires some people to donate more, women tend to choose contributions closer to the average, suggesting that they do not want positive or negative attention.

Daniel Jones, Sera Linardi (2014)
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Compared to men, women view professional advancement as equally attainable, but less desirable

Women have a higher number of life goals than men, though a smaller proportion of these goals involves achieving power at work. Women also find high-level positions just as attainable but much less desirable than men, anticipating more negative outcomes and greater conflict with other life goals.

Francesca Gino, Caroline Ashley Wilmuth, Alison Wood Brooks (2015)
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The Hillary Clinton effect: When the same role model inspires or fails to inspire improved performance under stereotype threat

When female students are reminded of successful role models whom they deem deserving of their success, they feel less pressure to represent their group through performance on a test.

Cheryl A. Taylor, Charles G. Lord, Rusty B. McIntyre, Rene M. Paulson (2011)
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Failure Is Not An Option For Black Women: Effects Of Organizational Performance On Leaders With Single Versus Dual-Subordinate Identities

When an organization is failing, Black women leaders are evaluated more negatively than Black men, white women or white men.

Ashleigh Shelby Rosette, Robert W. Livingston (2012)
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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.

Allison Master, Sapna Cheryan, Andrew N. Meltzoff (2016)
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Quality of Evidence Revealing Subtle Gender Biases in Science Is in the Eye of the Beholder

When presented with evidence of how gender bias disadvantages women in STEM fields, men evaluate this research more negatively than women.

Ian M. Handley, Elizabeth R. Brown, Corinne A Moss-Racusin, Jessi L. Smith (2015)
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Perceptions of Legitimacy: The Sex of the Legal Messenger and Reactions to Sexual Harassment Training

Sexual harassment training has varying effects on men’s perceptions of women’s competence, status, and likability—depending on whether the training is led by a woman or a man.

Justine Tinkler, Skylar Gremillion, Kira Arthurs (2015)
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Wallflowers: Experimental Evidence of an Aversion to Standing Out

While public recognition for altruism inspires some people to donate more, women tend to choose contributions closer to the average, suggesting that they do not want positive or negative attention.

Daniel Jones, Sera Linardi (2014)
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The Hillary Clinton effect: When the same role model inspires or fails to inspire improved performance under stereotype threat

When female students are reminded of successful role models whom they deem deserving of their success, they feel less pressure to represent their group through performance on a test.

Cheryl A. Taylor, Charles G. Lord, Rusty B. McIntyre, Rene M. Paulson (2011)
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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.

Jessica Preece, Olga Stoddard (2015)
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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.

Emma Mishel (2016)
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Overdoing Gender: A Test of the Masculine Overcompensation Thesis

Men whose gender identity was threatened demonstrate stronger masculine preferences (such as belief in male superiority) and dominant attitudes, and men with high testosterone levels showed significantly strong reactions to masculinity threats.

Robb Willer, Christabel Rogalin, Bridget Conlon, Michael T Wojnowicz (2013)
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Compared to men, women view professional advancement as equally attainable, but less desirable

Women have a higher number of life goals than men, though a smaller proportion of these goals involves achieving power at work. Women also find high-level positions just as attainable but much less desirable than men, anticipating more negative outcomes and greater conflict with other life goals.

Francesca Gino, Caroline Ashley Wilmuth, Alison Wood Brooks (2015)
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Failure Is Not An Option For Black Women: Effects Of Organizational Performance On Leaders With Single Versus Dual-Subordinate Identities

When an organization is failing, Black women leaders are evaluated more negatively than Black men, white women or white men.

Ashleigh Shelby Rosette, Robert W. Livingston (2012)
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