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Bias

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Bias

At the root of gender inequality is bias – both implicit and explicit. Gender bias can impact advancement in education, careers, and beyond. Learn what stereotypes exist, how they can be harmful, and practices and policies that can help us move beyond bias barriers to experience our full potential.

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Creativity from Constraint? How the Political Correctness Norm Influences Creativity in Mixed-sex Work Groups

Setting politically correct norms helps promote the free expression of ideas in mixed-sex work groups by reducing anxiety about sharing potentially offensive ideas.
Jack A. Goncalo, Jennifer A Chatman, Michelle Duguid, Jessica A. Kennedy (2015)
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The Paradox of Meritocracy in Organizations

Organizations that emphasize merit-based cultures, while intending to increase opportunities, fairness, and equity, may inadvertently be disadvantaging women.
Emilio J. Castilla, Stephan Benard (2010)
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Female Leaders: Injurious or Inspiring Role Models for Women?

High-level female role models, whose success seems unattainable, negatively affects younger women’s self-perceptions and leadership aspirations; however, mid-level female role models do not.
Crystal L. Hoyt, Stefanie Simon (2011)
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Science Faculty’s Subtle Gender Biases Favor Male Students

Science professors of both genders exhibited an unconscious bias against female students, perceiving them to be less competent than male students.
Corinne A Moss-Racusin, John F. Dovidio, Victoria L Brescoll, Mark J Graham, Jo Handelsman (2012)
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When Performance Trumps Gender Bias: Joint Versus Separate Evaluation

Decrease gender bias in hiring and promotion decisions by evaluating candidates in groups, rather than one by one.
Iris Bohnet, Alexandra van Geen, Max H. Bazerman (2015)
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Masculinity, Status, and Subordination: Why Working for a Gender Stereotype Violator Causes Men to Lose Status

Men working for female supervisors in male-dominated fields receive lower salaries and lose social status due to their lower perceived masculinity.
Victoria L Brescoll, Eric Luis Uhlmann, Corinne A Moss-Racusin, Lonnie Sarnell (2012)
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When He Doesn’t Mean You: Gender-Exclusive Language as Ostracism

The use of gender-exclusive language (such as using masculine pronouns) can cause women to feel ostracized and less motivated in important professional environments.
Jane G. Stout, Nilanjana Dasgupta (2011)
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Hard Won and Easily Lost: The Fragile Status of Leaders in Gender-Stereotype-Incongruent Occupations

Men who are employed in jobs that are strongly associated with women, and vice versa, are more strongly penalized for making mistakes than those in positions associated with their own gender.
Victoria L Brescoll, Erica Dawson, Eric Luis Uhlmann (2010)
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Sex and Science: How Professor Gender Perpetuates the Gender Gap

Female students perform significantly better in introductory math and science courses if taught by female faculty, and they are more likely to pursue majors in science, technology, engineering or math.
Scott E Carrell, Marianne E Page, James E West (2010)
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The Price of Power: Power Seeking and Backlash Against Female Politicians

When female politicians are perceived to be power-seeking, voters react negatively with feelings of moral outrage.
Tyler G. Okimoto, Victoria L Brescoll (2010)
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Topic Overview

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Bias

At the root of gender inequality is bias – both implicit and explicit. Gender bias can impact advancement in education, careers, and beyond. Learn what stereotypes exist, how they can be harmful, and practices and policies that can help us move beyond bias barriers to experience our full potential.

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Compensation Icon
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Business Case Icon
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Bias Icon

The Paradox of Meritocracy in Organizations

Organizations that emphasize merit-based cultures, while intending to increase opportunities, fairness, and equity, may inadvertently be disadvantaging women.
Emilio J. Castilla, Stephan Benard (2010)
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Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Share by Email
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Science Faculty’s Subtle Gender Biases Favor Male Students

Science professors of both genders exhibited an unconscious bias against female students, perceiving them to be less competent than male students.
Corinne A Moss-Racusin, John F. Dovidio, Victoria L Brescoll, Mark J Graham, Jo Handelsman (2012)
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Masculinity, Status, and Subordination: Why Working for a Gender Stereotype Violator Causes Men to Lose Status

Men working for female supervisors in male-dominated fields receive lower salaries and lose social status due to their lower perceived masculinity.
Victoria L Brescoll, Eric Luis Uhlmann, Corinne A Moss-Racusin, Lonnie Sarnell (2012)
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Hard Won and Easily Lost: The Fragile Status of Leaders in Gender-Stereotype-Incongruent Occupations

Men who are employed in jobs that are strongly associated with women, and vice versa, are more strongly penalized for making mistakes than those in positions associated with their own gender.
Victoria L Brescoll, Erica Dawson, Eric Luis Uhlmann (2010)
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Political Representation Icon
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The Price of Power: Power Seeking and Backlash Against Female Politicians

When female politicians are perceived to be power-seeking, voters react negatively with feelings of moral outrage.
Tyler G. Okimoto, Victoria L Brescoll (2010)
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Creativity from Constraint? How the Political Correctness Norm Influences Creativity in Mixed-sex Work Groups

Setting politically correct norms helps promote the free expression of ideas in mixed-sex work groups by reducing anxiety about sharing potentially offensive ideas.
Jack A. Goncalo, Jennifer A Chatman, Michelle Duguid, Jessica A. Kennedy (2015)
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Female Leaders: Injurious or Inspiring Role Models for Women?

High-level female role models, whose success seems unattainable, negatively affects younger women’s self-perceptions and leadership aspirations; however, mid-level female role models do not.
Crystal L. Hoyt, Stefanie Simon (2011)
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Talent Management Icon
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Bias Icon

When Performance Trumps Gender Bias: Joint Versus Separate Evaluation

Decrease gender bias in hiring and promotion decisions by evaluating candidates in groups, rather than one by one.
Iris Bohnet, Alexandra van Geen, Max H. Bazerman (2015)
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Talent Management Icon
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When He Doesn’t Mean You: Gender-Exclusive Language as Ostracism

The use of gender-exclusive language (such as using masculine pronouns) can cause women to feel ostracized and less motivated in important professional environments.
Jane G. Stout, Nilanjana Dasgupta (2011)
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Bias Icon
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Academic Achievement Icon
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Stem Icon

Sex and Science: How Professor Gender Perpetuates the Gender Gap

Female students perform significantly better in introductory math and science courses if taught by female faculty, and they are more likely to pursue majors in science, technology, engineering or math.
Scott E Carrell, Marianne E Page, James E West (2010)
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