Unveiling Gender Bias
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Which of the following is NOT a component of the gender belief system?

  • Learning begins early and continues throughout life
  • Stereotype content
  • Perceptions of role violators (correct)
  • Attitudes toward roles for men and women

    • What are the two constellations of traits in the gender belief system?

  • Self-confident and kind
  • Agentic and communal (correct)
  • Strong and helpful
  • Independent and emotional

    • What do people believe about gender polarization?

  • Masculine traits are also feminine
  • Feminine traits are not masculine
  • Feminine traits are also masculine
  • Masculine traits are not feminine (correct)

    • People are fairly accurate at estimating the size of gender differences. They tend to:

    <p>Underestimate more than overestimate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the 'Women are Wonderful' effect?

    <p>Women are viewed more positively than men</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the glass ceiling?

    <p>An invisible barrier that prevents women from reaching the highest levels in professional jobs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is benevolent sexism?

    <p>Positive beliefs that reward traditional women</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group often receives negative evaluations in the workplace due to violating expectations of what leaders and women should be like?

    <p>Female leaders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the societal and personal negative attitudes and stigma towards nonheterosexual behavior?

    <p>Heterosexism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can improve girls' chances for success in certain job roles?

    <p>Exposure to role models and education about gender-based occupational discrimination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the negative consequences faced by men due to the expectation of being strong and tough?

    <p>Drug use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about gender stereotypes?

    <p>They include information about roles, physical characteristics, cognitive abilities, and appropriate emotions for both men and women.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the belief that what is masculine is not feminine and what is feminine is not masculine?

    <p>Gender polarization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the sources through which gender stereotypes are conveyed?

    <p>Media, parents, and peers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following accurately describes gender-stereotypic beliefs at the individual level?

    <p>They are inaccurate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do people tend to do when estimating the size of gender differences?

    <p>They underestimate more than they overestimate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the 'Women are Wonderful' effect?

    <p>Women are viewed more positively than men</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the invisible barrier that prevents women from reaching the highest levels in their careers?

    <p>Glass ceiling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group is more intolerant of homosexuals compared to heterosexual women?

    <p>Heterosexual men</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe societal and personal negative attitudes and stigma towards nonheterosexual behavior?

    <p>Heterosexism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the negative consequences faced by men due to the expectation of being strong and tough?

    <p>Low self-esteem and drug use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can improve girls' chances for success in certain job roles?

    <p>Exposure to role models and education about gender-based occupational discrimination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Gender Bias and Prejudice in the Workplace and Society

    • Female leaders often receive negative evaluations due to violating expectations of what leaders and women should be like.
    • Women in professional roles face a double bind, where their perceptions are similar to male gender roles but different from female gender roles.
    • Girls and women's career choices are affected by stereotype threat and expectations about certain job roles.
    • Exposing girls to role models and teaching them about gender-based occupational discrimination can improve their chances for success.
    • The male gender role expects men to be strong and tough, leading to negative consequences such as low self-esteem and drug use.
    • Heterosexism and sexual prejudice refer to societal and personal negative attitudes and stigma towards nonheterosexual behavior.
    • Stereotypes of lesbians and gay men include feminine characteristics for gay men and masculine characteristics for lesbians.
    • Public opinion towards gay men and lesbians is shifting towards greater acceptance, but acceptance of individuals may not necessarily follow.
    • Individual differences, such as age, education, and conservativeness, influence attitudes towards homosexuality.
    • Heterosexual men have greater intolerance of homosexuals compared to heterosexual women, particularly towards gay men.
    • Bisexuality is often degraded and associated with confusion or denial, with negative attitudes held by heterosexuals, gay men, and lesbians.
    • Heterosexism in the workplace leads to workplace discrimination, and the decision to disclose one's sexual orientation is complex due to potential negative consequences.
    • Attitudes towards transgender people are predicted by individual differences variables that also predict attitudes towards homosexuality.

    Gender Bias and Prejudice in the Workplace and Society

    • Female leaders often receive negative evaluations due to violating expectations of what leaders and women should be like.
    • Women in professional roles face a double bind, where their perceptions are similar to male gender roles but different from female gender roles.
    • Girls and women's career choices are affected by stereotype threat and expectations about certain job roles.
    • Exposing girls to role models and teaching them about gender-based occupational discrimination can improve their chances for success.
    • The male gender role expects men to be strong and tough, leading to negative consequences such as low self-esteem and drug use.
    • Heterosexism and sexual prejudice refer to societal and personal negative attitudes and stigma towards nonheterosexual behavior.
    • Stereotypes of lesbians and gay men include feminine characteristics for gay men and masculine characteristics for lesbians.
    • Public opinion towards gay men and lesbians is shifting towards greater acceptance, but acceptance of individuals may not necessarily follow.
    • Individual differences, such as age, education, and conservativeness, influence attitudes towards homosexuality.
    • Heterosexual men have greater intolerance of homosexuals compared to heterosexual women, particularly towards gay men.
    • Bisexuality is often degraded and associated with confusion or denial, with negative attitudes held by heterosexuals, gay men, and lesbians.
    • Heterosexism in the workplace leads to workplace discrimination, and the decision to disclose one's sexual orientation is complex due to potential negative consequences.
    • Attitudes towards transgender people are predicted by individual differences variables that also predict attitudes towards homosexuality.

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    Test your knowledge on gender bias and prejudice in the workplace and society with this insightful quiz. Explore topics such as stereotypes, double binds, heterosexism, and attitudes towards homosexuality and transgender individuals. Gain a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by women and LGBTQ+ individuals in various social and professional contexts.

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