Class 3 Sexism

Cheryan et al.

stereotypical cues impact womens interest in computer science

Old-fashioned sexism

characterized by endorsement of traditional gender roles

Modern sexism

denial of discrimination against women, hostility toward equality for women, and nonsupport of programs and legislation designed to help women

Role congruity theory

people are evaluated more positively when their behavior aligns with societal expectations for their social role

Lack-of-fit-model

people make assumptions about how well someone fits a job based on stereotypes

Stereotype content model

stereotypes about groups vary among two universal dimensions; warmth & competence

Glass ceiling effect

invisible barrier that prevents women (and minorities) from rising to the higest levels of corporate, political, or academic hierarchies

Glass escalator effect

career benefits men gain from structural advantages in predominantly female workplaces

Glass cliff phenomenon

women and minority leaders are more likely to be placed in high-risk leadership roles during times of crisis or organizational instability

Social role theory

differences & similarities arise primarily from the distribution of men and women into social roles within their society

Gender schema theory

individuals become gendered in society

Slut shaming

gendered, racialized, and classed

Gender gap in offending

higher rates of crime and delinquency among males compared to females

Labeling theory

being labeled as deviant or criminal increases problematic behavior

School to prison pipeline

exclusionary discipline pushes students out of school and into the juvenile/criminal systems