Social role theory Occupational sexism
social role theory may explain 1 reason why occupational sexism exists. historically women s place in home, while males in workforce. division consequently formed expectances both men , women in society , occupations. these expectances in turn gave rise gender stereotypes play role in formation of sexism in work place, i.e., occupational sexism.
according reference there 3 common patterns associated social role theory might explain relationship between theory , occupational sexism. 3 patterns follows:
these patterns can work fore ground commonality of occupational stereotypes.
an example
one example of in action expectancy value model. model describes how expectances may linked gender discrimination in occupations. example, females expected society more successful in health related fields while men expected more successful in science related fields. therefore, men discriminated against when attempting enter health related fields, , females discriminated against when attempting enter science related fields.
the forefront model based on individual s aspirations towards career. these aspirations in turn led expectances of successful careers. however, socialization trumps effects of personal aspirations , expectations, because socialization has tendency shape individuals self-perceptions. therefore, when man enters stereotypic female career, socialized self-perceptions might influence him more aware of possible occupational sexism (and same applies women).
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