PSYC 3480 Study Guide - Final Guide: Developed Country, Pension, Baby Boomers
Document Summary
Give possible explanations for the increase in women"s labor force participation. Lowest percent of women construction, installation, maintenance, repair, production, transportation. Highest percentage healthcare, office and admin, teaching, caring for children. Women make up 50% of labor force but very few of the top leadership positions. Half of all managerial positions are women too. There has been a decrease in occupational gender segregation in past yrs. Men still out number women in physical sciences. Invisible barriers that prevent qualified women and people of color from upward mobility in their occupation. Limited availability of mentors and social network for women. Discrimination and stereotypes: discriminate against non-feminine female managers, successful manager = male, perceived threat of women stereotype traits. Discuss factors that contribute to workplace discrimination against women or ethnic. 4. minorities. some men don"t mentor young females, fearing gossip or claims of harassment.
