SOC-S 101 Lecture 12: Sociology Week 6 Pt. 2
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A widespread belief about what people in a certain category (e,g. , women,men,whites, or nonwhites) are. Men and whites are believed to be more competent than women or nonwhites. More so in fields that require masculine skills (e. g. technical skills, leadership) Women are believed to be more competent itn more feminine jobs, but these jobs are devalued. Whites tend to be perceived more competent than non-whites, especially african. Asians are perceived technically more competent than whites, but are perceived likable. Resumes applying for an assistant professor position sent to 238 psychology departments in the us. Received the resume with typical female name. Received the resume with typical male name. Stereotypes affect employees" self-assessment about their abilities. Employers may apply different standards across gender and race groups. Employers increase scrutiny of women"s or non-whites achievement. Punctuality was applied leniently to men and childless women but ridgely to mothers (correll et al. study)
