Gender Prejudice Research Articles

Queer Terror Management: The Effect of Death Attitudes on Gender Stereotypes

The present research aims to facilitate radical, intersectional psychosocial intervention in gender stereotypes. Queer terror management theory provides a theoretical framework for an effect of death attitudes on stereotypes about sex, gender and desire. An initial version of the theory assumed that death acceptance would inhibit the activation of gender stereotypes, depending on the moderating role of mortality salience. A quasi-experiment with Implicit Association Tests and explicit surveys was run to put the theory to an initial test. Results showed that a more positive death valence in wave 1 - not death acceptance or mortality salience - was associated with less implicit sexual identification, gender prejudice and homonegativity. Explicit results were not conclusive. Future research shall replicate the quasi-experiment and broaden its scope to further kinds of social prejudice.

Formation of a gender fair environment in educational institutions of Ukraine: European integration context

The article is devoted to the topical problem of creating a gender fair environment in the national educational context of the human-centered paradigm, humanitarian security of Ukraine, and European integration processes. A theoretical and methodological analysis of the given problem is carried out adopting foreign and domestic approaches. Through the gender discourse, a conceptual model based on the principles of "partnership pedagogy" and the humanistic "matrix" of the philosophical and pedagogical heritage, the integration of competence-based, person-oriented and gender-based approaches in the context of the policy of academic integrity of higher education institutions is presented, and its effectiveness is experimentally proven.
 The content and structure and the leading factors and mechanisms of creating an educational environment for children and youth based on the principles of gender equality in the conditions of the New Ukrainian School are revealed. The author's definition of the concept of "gender fair environment" as non-discriminatory, creative and developmental/creative, safe, health-preserving, inclusive, based on the principles of social justice, gender equality, child-centeredness, egalitarianism and gender parity is presented.
 The basic concepts of research are clarified, as well as the content, functions and features of a gender fair environment (GFE); its main components are singled out and characterized; on the basis of the defined criteria and indicators, the state of readiness of socionomic professions future specialists to the organization of the GFE is diagnosed. The principles of non-discriminatory education are substantiated, the psychological and pedagogical conditions for the formation of an egalitarian personality of a specialist are identified and empirically proven. Gender competence is considered in relation to intercultural competence as the main professional quality of a modern teacher.
 From the point of view of gender methodology, the principles, content and methods of psychological and pedagogical support of gender socialization of the individual are determined, and pedagogical monitoring is carried out to identify gender stereotypes and prejudices among students of higher education.
 The scientific and methodological support for the training of future teachers has been improved, the modernization of gender-educational technologies by means of IT in educational institutions of various levels has been carried out, and their effectiveness has been proven. The experience of the activity of the Scientific Research Center on Gender Education and Education of Pupil and Student Youth of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine – Ternopil Volodymyr Hnatiuk National Pedagogical University regarding the implementation of innovative gender-educational technologies in the educational and professional training of future specialists in socio-economic professions on the way to the EU and ensuring the national mechanism for building a parity democracy in Ukraine has been analyzed.

The Qualitative Study of Gender Bias in Medicine: The Cyclic Effect

ABSTRACT Background: The development of a medical workforce that enables universal access to safe, just, and equitable healthcare is hampered by gender-related inequality and disparity. Aim: Our goal in this study is to comprehend how gender prejudice has a cyclical impact that spreads from the fields of education and research to clinical practice. Materials and Methods: We conducted a qualitative study in which we collected information from faculty members and MBBS students through individual interviews. The transcripts of the interviews were analyzed thematically. Results and Discussion: The participants reported a culture that reinforces gendered standards in both education and clinical practice. There is a gender bias in mentoring, learning support, and reading materials offered to students, which often spills into clinical practice and impacts how healthcare is delivered. Conclusion: According to our research, there is a cyclic effect of women’s exclusion in medical education, research, and clinical practice that is caused by gender bias. These results highlight the need for gender-just systems of education, research, and clinical care to successfully address gender prejudice.

Godavari to Gulf: Emigration of Dalit Women for Low-Paid Work

Dalit women suffer from multiple forms of oppression and discrimination based on gender, caste and class prejudices. This article explores the context and ramifications of emigration to the Gulf by Dalit women hailing from the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh who are mostly employed as domestic workers. Given the scarce opportunities at the place of origin, transnational migration has a meagre effect on the lives of Dalit women even as it contributes to earnings and the sustenance of household financial needs. This marginal gain, however, has a telling cost in terms of exploitative working conditions, adverse repercussions on mental and physical health as well as intra-family relations. The impact of migration on their overall welfare appears to be insignificant in the absence of state support in both origin and destination countries. The empirical analysis highlights that families of Dalit women, despite emigration, continue to reel under poverty, lack of education and remain exposed to exploitation, discrimination and state apathy.

Gendering migration in a patriarchal society: assisted female migration from Greece during the early post-war period

ABSTRACT In 1954 the Intergovernmental Committee for European Migration (ICEM) launched a program for the recruitment of domestic workers from Greece for Canada, Australia and New Zealand. ICEM gave single women of rural background and with scarce resources the opportunity to migrate and later sponsor the migration of their relatives. Furthermore, ICEM assisted them with orientation and language courses, training programs and loans, and oversaw their transportation and recruitment, as well as of their adjustment to work and life in economically and “culturally” developed countries. In doing so, the Committee tried to imbue women from the periphery of the “Free World” with “superior” western technical skills, cultural values and modern behavioral patterns that reproduced the dominant gender, ethnic, race and class prejudices of the destination countries. The article highlights the way receiving states expanded their capacity to control their borders and select the “qualities” of their foreign female workforce, by standardizing their skills, behaviors and rights. By comparing the implementation of the scheme in three British Commonwealth countries, it problematizes the role of the international organizations in the construction of labor patterns and the dissemination of hegemonic Western gendered economic, social and cultural scripts in a peripheral European country. It also explores the changes brought about by the ICEM in domestic work and women’s response to intergovernmental migration planning.

GENDER DISCRIMINATIONS AS REFLECTED IN THE FILM ON THE BASIS OF SEX

This journal intends to evaluate Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the major female character in the film On The Basis of Sex (2018), who encounters gender prejudice in her daily life. The story is based on the true story of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who experienced prejudice and stereotype in America about 1950s. This article would like to explore reflections of gender discriminations in the film On The Basis Of Sex. To study the subject, gender discrimination theory by Cassie Damewood is used by employing qualitative method. On The Basis Of Sex discusses societal beliefs and gender stereotypes that still exist today. Ruth Ginsburg is a successful woman who successfully overcame traditional gender norms and achieved gender equality, which significantly altered her life and society. She struggles to fulfill her dream of becoming a lawyer. She experienced injustice because of her gender. Ruth reflects liberal feminism when she champions equality on education, work, and justice. The conclusion of this study is any gender discrimination should never stop women to fight for equality and to find any uniqueness for them to move forward.

The Representation of Female Character in Iron Lady

Female characters in movies often carry the gender prejudice and stereotypes of the filmmaker and society at the time. With the development of feminism, the appearance of female roles has become more and more diverse. By analyzing the character biographical film "Iron Lady", the relationship between the presentation of female characters and the authenticity and artistry of the film is analyzed. The research focuses on the content beyond the female surface to critically analyze Thatcher's performance as a female character and the balance of authenticity and artistry in this film. The results show that the reasonable relationship between film authenticity and artistry should be constructed according to the film structure and storyline, and biographical films should objectively portray the positive and negative aspects of real characters. Emotions should be avoided on the gender issue of movies, and the female characters presented in the movie should be considered essentially through real social issues, so as to allow movie observers to change their attitudes and behaviors.

‘Close, but not always close enough to come out to': a large-scale online qualitative study of interpersonal relationships experienced by LGBTQ + individuals in sport

ABSTRACT Despite concerted efforts, LGBTQ + inclusivity is not fostered across all sporting contexts. Interpersonal relationships with teammates and coaches are particularly significant when it comes to cultivating positive and inclusive LGBTQ + experiences within sport. Using online qualitative data collected from 741 LGBTQ + adults, this study examined how relationships with coaches, teammates and sport-related staff impacted sport experiences and participation. Participant responses were independently coded using reflexive thematic analysis. Data were used to develop a new visual model to understand different types of relationships LGBTQ + individuals experience in sport and how this impacted their sport experiences. Exclusive sport relationships were characterised by experiences of discrimination and were found to greatly influence how participants viewed sport and physical activity contexts as adults. Inert or neutral sport relationships were maintained through protective self-distancing techniques. Inclusive relationships with coaches and teammates were primarily based on acceptance and associated with viewing physical activity positively. Identity-concealment strategies and athletic ability were identified as factors that impacted LGBTQ + adults’ relationships within sport. Our overall findings demonstrate how discrimination in the form of overt or subtle sexual and gender prejudice can thwart feelings of relatedness among LGBTQ + athletes.

GENDER PREJUDICES TOWARD FEMALE SCIENTISTS’ POSITION IN THE FAMILY AND THE WORKPLACE

Based on the results of a quantitative survey of the subject "Gender prejudice against women in the field of science and technology" conducted by the Vietnam Women's Academy in 2021, the article analyzes gender stereotypes about the position of female scientists in the family and workplace. Research results show that the level of prejudice towards the position of female scientists in the family and the workplace is at an average level. However, a part of the respondents still have prejudiced thinking about the position of female scientists in the family as the keepers of the fire, keeping the family happy; putting family above career and in a position to support their husband's success rather than valuing their career. In addition, the research team also found some stereotypes towards the position of female scientists in the workplace such as women are suitable for professional positions, men suitable for professional leadership positions; women are more suitable for professional jobs than for management positions; Women are more suitable for deputy than the chief, especially in the fields of natural sciences, engineering, and technology.

Gender Stereotypes of Male Preschool Teachers: Taking the Investigation of Changsha International Kindergarten as an Example

While abundant research has been carried out on gender stereotypes faced by teachers in pursuing their careers, inadequate attention has been paid to male kindergarten teachers’ dilemmas. This study uses semi-structured interviews with male teachers in an international kindergarten in Changsha to explore the male teachers’ experiences. Through investigation and analysis, the study's findings reveal the reasons for working in kindergartens, low job satisfaction among male kindergarten teachers, gender prejudice against this group, and specific problems foreign teachers face in the job market. This paper aims to raise people’s awareness of the situation of male kindergarten teachers in China and reduce prejudice towards this group. This paper also gives suggestions for improving their job satisfaction and career development: creating a favorable social environment, improving the interpersonal skills of male kindergarten teachers, and enlarging the job market for male kindergarten teachers.

Two Sides of the Same Coin: The Role of Aggression Proneness and Disgust in the Prediction of Homophobic and Transphobic Attitudes

The LGBTQ+ community is at a disproportionately higher risk of experiencing identity-driven harassment and violence. Such victimization has profound deleterious effects on social and psychological well-being. Therefore, enhancing understanding of the mechanisms of anti-LGBTQ+ prejudice could inform risk management and intervention strategies to prevent homophobic and transphobic violence and mitigate its detrimental effects. Prior literature suggests disgust and aggression proneness are value-based emotions associated with sexual and gender prejudice. To date, few studies have examined the differential role of moral emotions in the development of homophobia and transphobia. Thus, this study sought to address this gap in the literature by examining the roles of disgust and aggression proneness in the prediction of transphobic and homophobic attitudes. A total of 1842 undergraduate students completed a battery of psychological measures assessing prejudicial attitudes and negative emotions. Multivariate linear regressions indicated disgust sensitivity was uniquely associated with homophobic attitudes, whereas aggression proneness was associated with transphobic attitudes. This has significant implications for the development of violence management and prevention strategies to address homophobic and transphobic violence.

Legislating Gender Prejudice: Religion and the Overturning of Roe v Wade

This paper explores the intersection of religion, gender identity, and gender prejudice within the American context of religious conservatism and the overturning of Roe v Wade. Discussion considers the overturning as a dangerous move that negates the rights and religious liberties of women, with adverse implications also for the rainbow community. Notably, this legislative context depicts the power of conservative Christian ideology to sustain hierarchical gender norms anchored in a binary consciousness, which privileges and empowers men (typically white, elite, heterosexual men), while diminishing and disempowering women and gender-diverse persons as non-normative and subsidiary. Discussion further conveys that this male-centred/androcentric ideology continues the oppressive legacy of male-dominant, fundamentalist biblical interpretation — a mode of interpretation heavily criticised within contemporary mainstream biblical scholarship as flawed and grievous in its promotion of gender prejudice. Accordingly, the overturning of Roe v Wade is relevant to the Australian context, for the same androcentricity and legacy of biblically-justified gender prejudice underpins all Western cultures. That is, manifold people, knowingly or reflexively, religious or otherwise, adhere to this biased interpretation and prejudicial gender consciousness through entrenched psychosocial Western norms. Not least, much scholarship has stressed that the issue of gender bias deeply pervades the structures of Australia’s justice system. Ultimately, this paper emphasises that understanding androcentricity and the legacy of injurious androcentric biblical interpretation is necessary to the tasks of negotiating religious freedom for all persons and cultivating non-sexist social and legal structures that uphold the rights of multiple gender identities and subjectivities.

Impact of the course ‘considerations on psychotherapy for LGBTQIAP+ people’ on the behaviour of psychologists

This study evaluated the impact of a course called ‘Considerations on psychotherapy for LGBTQIAP+ people’ on the behaviour of psychologists who treat people from this population. Eighteen participating psychologists were divided into an intervention and a control group. The intervention group received 5 2-hour classes on psychotherapeutic intervention strategies for the LGBTQIAP+ population, while controls answered 3 questionnaires and the Prejudice Against Sexual and Gender Diversity Scale on two occasions. The same course was subsequently given to the control group. After the course, both the groups began to more frequently identify and apply its specific psychotherapeutic interventions for the LGBTQIAP+ population, and gender and sexual orientation prejudice decreased according to one instrument, but not the Prejudice Against Sexual and Gender Diversity Scale

Representações de professores homens na Educação Infantil: Reflexões a partir dos filmes Um Tira no Jardim de Infância

O presente artigo aborda a presença dos homens enquanto docentes na Educação Infantil. O objetivo é analisar quais são as representações construídas acerca dos professores que atuam na Educação Infantil utilizando-se de bibliografia pertinente ao tema e da análise dos filmes Um Tira no Jardim de Infância (1990) e Um Tira no Jardim de Infância 2 (2016). Trata-se de uma pesquisa de cunho qualitativo, utilizando-se da História Cultural para análise das práticas e representações presentes nas obras analisadas. Constatou-se com este trabalho que a literatura aborda o estranhamento que os professores enfrentam ao assumir a docência de bebês e crianças pequenas. Essa questão está especialmente ligada à estereótipos de gênero, sendo as professoras mais aceitas para trabalhar com as crianças pequenas e bebês. A análise fílmica permite perceber que as representações construídas na ficção se aproximam em grande parte das questões reais vivenciadas cotidianamente por professores brasileiros. Por fim, espera-se que o trabalho possa contribuir para os debates no sentido de compreender a Educação Infantil como espaço de docência também dos homens e desconstruir os preconceitos de gênero vinculados à profissão. Palavras-chave: educação básica, docência, relações de gênero, análise fílmica. Representations of male teacher in Early Childhood Education: Reflections from the films Kindergarden Cop ABSTRACT. This article addresses the presence of men as teachers in early childhood education. The objective is to analyze what are the representations built about the teachers who work in Early Childhood Education using bibliography pertinent to the theme and the analysis of the films Kindergarten Cop (1990) and Kindergarten Cop 2 (2016). This is qualitative research, using the Cultural History to analyze the practices and representations present in the works analyzed. It was found with this work that the academic literature addresses the estrangement that teachers face when assuming the teaching of babies and young children. This issue is especially linked to gender stereotypes, being women the most accepted teachers to work with young children and babies. The film analysis allows us to realize that the representations built in fiction are close to the real issues experienced daily by Brazilian teachers. Finally, it is hoped that the work can contribute to the debates to understand Early Childhood Education as a teaching space also of men and deconstruct gender prejudices linked to the profession. Keywords: basic education, teaching, gender relations, film analysis. Representaciones de profesores varones en Educación Infantil: Reflexiones a partir de las películas Un policía en el Jardín de Infancia RESUMEN. Este artículo aborda la presencia de los hombres como docentes en Educación Infantil. El objetivo es analizar cuáles son las representaciones construidas sobre docentes que actúan en Educación Infantil a partir de bibliografía pertinente al tema y del análisis de las películas Un Policía en el Jardín de Infancia (1990) y Un Policía en el Jardín de Infancia 2 (2016) . Se trata de una investigación cualitativa, utilizando la Historia Cultural para analizar las prácticas y representaciones presentes en las obras analizadas. Se constató con este trabajo que la literatura aborda el extrañamiento que enfrentan los docentes al asumir la enseñanza de bebés y niños pequeños. Este problema está especialmente relacionado con los estereotipos de género, siendo los docentes más aceptados para trabajar con niños pequeños y bebés. El análisis fílmico permite percibir que las representaciones construidas en la ficción son muy cercanas a los problemas reales vividos cotidianamente por los docentes brasileños. Finalmente, se espera que el trabajo pueda contribuir a los debates en el sentido de entender la Educación Infantil como un espacio de enseñanza también para hombres y deconstruir los prejuicios de género vinculados a la profesión. Palabras clave: educación básica, docencia, relaciones de género, análisis cinematográfico.

Unravelling Marginality and Masculinity: Exploring the Interplay of Gender and Power in Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s Chronicle of a Death Foretold

This research paper examines the portrayal of gender prejudice and power structures in Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s novella, Chronicle of a Death Foretold. Set in a patriarchal society in Latin America, the story revolves around the murder of Santiago Nasar and the societal norms that perpetuate toxic masculinity and misogyny. Through a blend of magical realism and journalistic storytelling, Marquez critiques the entrenched sexism and the concept of “machismo” in the culture. The paper explores the subordination of female characters, the association of honour with female chastity, and the destructive consequences of lop-sided gender roles. The analysis highlights the marginalized position of women within the narrative and the social structures that contribute to their powerlessness. Furthermore, the paper discusses the resistance of certain female characters, challenging the prevailing norms and offering glimpses of agency and empowerment. Marquez’s Chronicle of a Death Foretold is a powerful critique of gender prejudice and exposes the harmful impact of gender-based social hierarchies.

A theoretical assessment of Problems Faced by Women Entrepreneurs (in micro industry): A study of Indian scenario

Even though women make up over half of the population, female involvement in and promotion of activities connected to entrepreneurship is very limited in India. women play a vital role in the growth of society, their dreams to start their own businesses have not been effectively tapped owing to the carelessness of many parts of society, government institutions, and non-government organisations. Prior to, during, and after the process of starting their business, female entrepreneurs confront problems connected to gender prejudice as well as financial obstacles. The current study that is being conducted will try to evaluate and identify the various available opportunities and challenges that are being faced by women entrepreneurs while managing their enterprise. This evaluation and identification will take place as part of the current study that is being conducted. The primary objective of this research is to determine the status of female business owners in India, more especially in the garment industry, with a concentration on the state of Telangana. It is essential to do an analysis of the policies that are now being made accessible to female business owners by both the national government and the individual Indian states. The researcher intends to investigate whether the current policies are sufficient, and whether or not they even help to the growth and extension of the current position of women entrepreneurs in India. The anticipated result of the investigation that is now being carried out is going to be contributing to the growth of the modern entrepreneurial ecosystem in India.

A STUDY ON PERCEIVED GENDER DISCRIMINATION, JOB STRESS AND TURNOVER INTENTION IN SERVICE SECTOR OF PAKISTAN

The study explores Pakistani working women’s perceptions on gender discrimination and identifies a knowledge gap about how women are treated unfairly in positions of power. The study also focuses on the relationship of gender discrimination with job stress and how the productivity of the firms is reduced which results in employee intention to quit the organization. It further investigates the mediating role of job stress between gender discrimination and employee turnover intention. A total of 268 questionnaires were used. Based on quantitative research approach, the data analysis was done by using IBM SPSS Statistics 22 and Smart PLS software version 3.0. Bootstrapping was used on the statistical data, which showed a mediating effect between gender discrimination, employee turnover intention and job stress. The software was used to assess convergent validity, discriminant validity, cross loading and hypotheses. The results interestingly highlights that all 3 hypotheses were significantly correlated at 1% significant level. In addition, results indicated that gender discrimination had a significant influence on employee turnover intention. Companies can lessen gender prejudice by giving female employees equal opportunity. The findings of this study clearly show that prejudice is widespread and is evident in two service sector businesses. Therefore, implementing anti-discriminatory rules was strongly advised in order to enhance the organizational legal foundation.

Isabelle de Charrière, Jane Austen, and Post-Enlightenment Fiction: Writing the Shared Humanity of Men and Women

This article analyses Isabelle de Charrière and Jane Austen together in relation to the changing perception of humanity affecting European thinking at the end of the eighteenth century. Not only is Charrière’s rather lesser-known work likely to benefit from the comparison, but Austen’s novels also gain in philosophical depth when read alongside hers. Each one an outsider in her own world, Charrière and Austen wrote against the grain of inherited gender prejudices but also against the growing conservatism of binary orthodoxy around 1800. Adopting as writers a perspective freed from ‘feminine’ expectations, as opposed to the lady novelist embodied by the famous Isabelle de Montolieu, they endeavoured to invent characters and stories distinct from the pervasive definitions of the feminine and the masculine, giving readers the possibility of considering the shared humanity equally shaping men and women.

Normalisation of mental health problems: Adolescents’ views on mental health problems and stigma

Abstract Background It is essential to listen to adolescents’ views on mental health issues since these problems are common among young people. Exposure to stigmatization is an additional burden, causing increased suffering. This qualitative descriptive study aimed to explore adolescents’ views on the prevalence of mental health problems and public stigma related to mental health problems. Methods Semi-structured individual interviews and focus group interviews were conducted with a total of 32 adolescents, aged 15-18 years. The interviews were held on Gotland, Sweden's largest island, between October and December 2020. Systematic text condensation was used to analyse the data. Results Three themes were identified: Having mental health problems is the new normal; What others think of us affects us a lot; If others lack experience and knowledge, they don't respond in a good way. The adolescents perceived mental health problems as a common phenomenon. Increased mental health problems in young people were linked to pressure related to school performance, social media and improved openness about mental health problems. Stereotypic gender norms, rumours and prejudice were perceived as important causal risk factors of mental health problems. Lack of knowledge was suggested as a source of prejudice against people suffering from mental health problems. Conclusions The adolescents recognised mental health problems as an increasing public health issue, but also as a normal phenomenon due to current living conditions for young people.. They perceived stereotypic gender norms, taboo and prejudice against mental health problems as factors contributing to and increasing mental health problems and wished for a society without such factors. The results suggest that the tri-folded description of stigma involving stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination can be applicable to adolescents. Key messages

What Drives? What Restrains? Hidden Dynamics of Knowledge Transfer from Buddhist Male Managers to Female Trainees

Knowledge is power; if so, what hidden dynamics interplay during the employee training process between Buddhist male managers and their female subordinates who would potentially be future peers? Using a phenomenological enquiry, we explored hidden forces driving and restraining effective knowledge transfer and managers’ underlying beliefs, attitudes, prejudices, and motives. The findings revealed the societal and individual prejudices towards women as the restraining forces, while Buddhist ideologies and values as the driving forces of knowledge transfer. The results can be interpreted at individual, national, and organizational levels, thus leading to a new conceptualization of knowledge transfer practices in similar religious and ideological contexts. The underlying contradictions between Buddhist beliefs and societal prejudices thwarted knowledge transfer effectiveness. These findings guide practitioners to innovate practical training to initiate a paradigm shift to eliminate the harmful effect of societal ideologies and gender prejudices and integrate Buddhist values’ driving forces into knowledge transfer practices. We concluded that religious doctrines play a vital role in knowledge transfer practices, attitudes, values, and workplace behaviour in native Buddhist societies; however, future research would enhance the generalizability of the findings in similar religious contexts specific to South Asian countries.