PSYC 3480 Chapter 10: Psych of Women - Chapter 10
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Latina/os to hold high statys and high-paying managerial or professional jobs and ethnic minorities are more likely to hold service jobs. Mentor: a senior level person who takes an active role in the career planning and development of junior employees. Women employees may have difficulty in identifying an appropriate mentor. Limited number of women in senior-level positions, especially in male-dominated fields, makes it hard for a woman to find a female mentor. Men may be reluctant to mentor young women for a variety of reasons fear of gossip about an affair or possible sexual harassment suit. Second vehicle for advancement that is limited for women and people of colour is access to informal social networks. These networks can provide info about job opportunities and opportunities to meet important members of the organization. They also offer social support and can serve as an important step in developing a mentoring relationship with a senior-level person.
