Stereotypes: Realities, Threats and Consequences Stereotypes can basically be defined as classification of individuals or groups of people depending on narrow and often incorrect assumptions. People who use stereotypes do so because of their seeming inability to take time to view a person or groups based on who they really are. Stereotypes have become common in various facets of the society and continue to be damaging as well as affecting people’s expectations. Generally, there are various kinds of stereotypes that affect individuals and the society in diverse ways. An example of stereotypes is women stereotype because of the increase of gender stereotype in the workplace and changes in the modern work environment. As nearly every individual
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This is evident in the fact that women are increasingly classified in lower-paid jobs as well as being excluded from informal communication networks. The assumption that women are unable to work and should not be breadwinners has contributed to their classification and placement in lower-paid jobs. Some employers fear giving women jobs that have been traditionally associated with men on the basis of these assumptions. The lower wages of women are not only harmful to them but also harm the society through hurting families. Even though women may be qualified in other jobs, they are increasingly placed in lower-paid jobs, which hinder their success and advancement. Women are classified into lower-paid jobs because it is assumed they are better at supportive roles due to their care giving roles (Amble par, 3). In contrast, men are given high-paying jobs on the assumption that they are better at taking charge, demonstrating leadership, delegating responsibility and are the primary breadwinners in their …show more content…
These efforts have largely been ineffective in dealing with women stereotyping in the work environment. Despite the differences in the factors that lead to women stereotypes, there is need for policies and actions that specifically focus on these factors. Moreover, this issue can effectively be dealt with through concerted efforts by both men and women in ensuring the workplace is free from women stereotyping. From my experience, the biggest impediment in the enactment of effective measures to address the problem is the seeming reluctance to ensure the implementation of rigorous measures. Since men dominate management and executive positions in the workplace, they are reluctant in ensuring the enforcement of suitable initiatives to protect women from stereotyping. This reluctance exacerbates the problem and partly increases the inability of women to become successful and advance in their
This is evident in the fact that women are increasingly classified in lower-paid jobs as well as being excluded from informal communication networks. The assumption that women are unable to work and should not be breadwinners has contributed to their classification and placement in lower-paid jobs. Some employers fear giving women jobs that have been traditionally associated with men on the basis of these assumptions. The lower wages of women are not only harmful to them but also harm the society through hurting families. Even though women may be qualified in other jobs, they are increasingly placed in lower-paid jobs, which hinder their success and advancement. Women are classified into lower-paid jobs because it is assumed they are better at supportive roles due to their care giving roles (Amble par, 3). In contrast, men are given high-paying jobs on the assumption that they are better at taking charge, demonstrating leadership, delegating responsibility and are the primary breadwinners in their …show more content…
These efforts have largely been ineffective in dealing with women stereotyping in the work environment. Despite the differences in the factors that lead to women stereotypes, there is need for policies and actions that specifically focus on these factors. Moreover, this issue can effectively be dealt with through concerted efforts by both men and women in ensuring the workplace is free from women stereotyping. From my experience, the biggest impediment in the enactment of effective measures to address the problem is the seeming reluctance to ensure the implementation of rigorous measures. Since men dominate management and executive positions in the workplace, they are reluctant in ensuring the enforcement of suitable initiatives to protect women from stereotyping. This reluctance exacerbates the problem and partly increases the inability of women to become successful and advance in their