2007-11-27 07:33:31 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
No. There's no evidence this is true.
2007-11-27 07:38:15 · answer #1 · answered by Dr Jello 7 · 0⤊ 4⤋
Of course they do. In addition to the steriotypes of comptence ("men are leaders/women are nurturers" etc), steriotypes of what constitutes "appropriate" masculine or feminine behavior or attire result in people who do not conform to said steriotypes being ostracized, often facing intense job discrimination.
Men who are preceived as "feminine" (or people who are preceived as inappropriately "feminine men," including many trans women) probably have the harder end of the deal, but those seen as inappropriately "masculine" women don't get off easily either. It may be socially appropriate for people seen as women to wear masculine or gender neutral casual-wear, but were the same person to show up for work in the suit and tie that is considered men's business formalwear, they may face serious harassment or the loss of their jobs.
2007-11-27 18:33:28 · answer #2 · answered by Mike 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course they do. That is why women get paid less for the same work as men. Whenever I am in a meeting with all men, guess who they expect to take notes? Even if I am their equal or superior. Of course I stare blankly at them until someone else takes the notes but still.
2007-11-27 15:40:14 · answer #3 · answered by always an opinion 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, absolutely. If you believe that Women are only capable as secretaries or other subordinates, you're going to have a problem when you see one who is leading a meeting or conference, etc. It will lead to discrimination in a majority of situations.
Peace,
Jenn
2007-11-27 15:40:05 · answer #4 · answered by jenn_smithson 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. It's bound to happen since the bias and stereotypes are already present before one enters the work-place. I'm not saying it's right, but it does happen. From what I understand (I could be wrong about this) women on average earn less per dollar than men in the workforce.
2007-11-27 15:37:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes, stereotypes of any kind are harmful. Even those that seem positive in one light can eventually lead to discrimination of one form or another.
2007-11-27 15:50:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In some work places it does unfortunatly....but luckily where I work, I make more money than most of the men I work with (I am a open, lesbian female). It's because of the position I hold, and none of the guys have a problem with it.
2007-11-27 19:24:35 · answer #7 · answered by missy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋