Addressing workplace gender inequality: Using the evidence to avoid common pitfalls. (22nd November 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ryan, Michelle K.
• Is Part Of: British journal of social psychology. Volume 62:Part 1(2023)
• Page Start: 1
• Page End: 11
• Publication Date: 2022-11-22
• Subjects: gender differences -- gender equality -- glass cliff -- intersectionality -- risk‐taking; Social psychology -- Periodicals; 302.05
• DOI: 10.1111/bjso.12606
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0144-6665

Abstract

Abstract: In this Landmark article I outline four common missteps that are made when designing and implementing workplace gender equality initiatives: (1) when we don't go beyond describing the numbers; (2) when we try to 'fix' women rather than fix systems; (3) when we are overly optimistic about the progress we have made; and (4) when we fail to recognise the intersectionality of the experiences that women face. I will briefly consider each of these missteps in term, presenting research that suggests alternative ways of approaching gender equality initiatives.