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Gender profiling: a gendered race perspective on person-position fit.
Erika V Hall1, Adam D Galinsky2, Katherine W Phillips2
1Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA Erika.Hall@emory.edu.
Personality & Social Psychology Bulletin
|April 8, 2015
Summary
This study introduces the gender profile, combining biological sex and racial perceptions. It finds that an individual's overall gender profile, not just sex, influences hiring for gender-typed jobs.
Area of Science:
- Social Psychology
- Organizational Behavior
- Sociology
Background:
- Traditional research on person-position fit often overlooks the intersectionality of demographic characteristics.
- The concept of "gendered race" suggests that racial groups are perceived with specific gendered stereotypes (e.g., Asians as feminine, Blacks as masculine).
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce and define the "gender profile" concept, integrating biological sex and perceived racial gender.
- To examine how occupational positions also possess gender profiles.
- To investigate whether an individual's overall gender profile, rather than solely biological sex, predicts their fit and employability in gender-typed occupations.
Main Methods:
- Five empirical studies were conducted.
- Established gender profiles for different races and sexes.
- Assessed the selection of individuals into feminine- and masculine-typed occupational roles based on their gender profiles.
Main Results:
- Demonstrated that individuals with "feminine-typed" gender profiles were selected for "feminine" positions.
- Showcased that individuals with "masculine-typed" gender profiles were selected for "masculine" positions.
- Confirmed that the overall gender profile, encompassing race and sex perceptions, is a key factor in hiring decisions.
Conclusions:
- An individual's gender profile, a composite of their sex and perceived racial gender, significantly influences their "fit" and "hirability" for occupations.
- Occupational roles also possess distinct gender profiles, creating alignment or misalignment with candidate profiles.
- These findings offer novel insights into career advancement dynamics within different workplace environments.
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