Occupational segregation persists partly through women’s own self-selection away from top positions

Evidence

Although women make up 46 percent of the workforce, they are underrepresented in positions of power and prestige (Eagly & Diekman, ch. 2 this volume). Gender prejudice helps to perpetuate this fact, as backlash research makes clear. However, women’s own choices (i.e., self-selection bias) may also be an important factor. Compared with men, women tend to shy away from positions that carry the highest rewards, both social and economic (Pratto, Stallworth, Sidanius, & Siers, 1997). For as long as they do, gender hegemony will persist. Therefore, it is important to investigate why women might be less interested in positions of authority and leadership, compared with men. — , Rudman, Laurie A - On the Nature of…, 767

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• corroborated: 2 independent passages support this claim — , Rudman, Laurie A - On the Nature of…, 767