The Impact of Occupation, Performance, and Sex on Sex Role Stereotyping.

Hartman, Sandra J.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ379290

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Publication Date: 1988

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The Impact of Occupation, Performance, and Sex on Sex Role Stereotyping.

Hartman, Sandra J.; And Others

Journal of Social Psychology, v128 n4 p451-63 Aug 1988

Presents a study designed to examine the assignment of traits (masculine vs. feminine) to male and female high and low performers in gender-linked jobs. Among the conclusions are that high performance is perceived to be masculine, that men are seen as more powerful than women, and that good performance is viewed as masculine. (GEA)

Descriptors: College Students, Femininity, Job Performance, Masculinity, Occupations, Sex Role, Sex Stereotypes, Social Psychology, Social Science Research

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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