Benevolent stereotypes produce a backlash effect against agentic women

Evidence

To complement the theoretical analyses of Eagly and Diekman and of Jackman, this chapter considered evidence for two benevolent barriers to gender equity. Each has implications for women’s progress and, in each case, their presence was revealed when implicit (but not explicit) beliefs and attitudes were assessed. First, perceivers who possess automatic female benevolent stereotypes may devalue masterful women (the backlash effect). Second, women who implicitly rely on men for power and prestige may hinder their own aspirations, perhaps due to a belief that “someday their prince will come” (the glass-slipper effect). In concert, these barriers help to explain why women continue to be largely employed in low-status occupations at the turn of a new millennium. — , Rudman, Laurie A - On the Nature of…, 774

Categorization

• corroborated: 2 independent passages support this claim — , Rudman, Laurie A - On the Nature of…, 774