The Under Representation of Women in a "Feminized Profession": Gender Stereotyping, Management Politics, and the Dissemination of Information

Abstract

Despite the fact that there are more women in Master of Library and Information Studies (MLIS) programs than men, it is predominantly men who hold upper management positions within libraries. This paper critically examines the learned gender role differences between men and women, with specific attention given to stereotypical differences in the ways in which men and women lead in upper management roles. This paper explores the differences between these genders, paying particular attention to how these roles undervalue the work of women in the professional workforce.