Stereotypes of Women and Men Across Gender Subgroups

UnHope20 · 2022-08-24T22:59:37+00:00

In this paper, we argue for the value of studying gender stereotypes at the subgroup level, combining insights from the stereotype content model, social role theory, and intersectional perspectives.

Empirically, we investigate the stereotype content of gender subgroups in Norway, a cultural context for which a systematic description of stereotypes of gender subgroups is lacking. In a pilot study (n = 60), we established salient subgroups within the Norwegian context.

Employing the stereotype content model, these groups were rated on warmth and competence in a main study (n = 191).

Combining social role and intersectional perspectives, we compared stereotypes of women and men in the same social roles and social categories across subgroups.

Comparisons between subgroups of women and men occupying the same social role indicated that at the subgroup level, women are often viewed as warmer than men, whereas the reverse appears to be a rare exception.

Competence ratings, however, did not show this consistency.

Our results at the subgroup level are consistent with research indicating that current gender stereotypes converge on constructs related to the competence dimension and remain divergent for constructs related to warmth.

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Interesting read for sure. Take a look and share your thoughts if you want.

ElmerMalmesbury · 2022-09-21T13:22:59+00:00

I frequently hear that women academics are seen as less competent by the general public. I though this was a common misconception, as it isn't really echoed by the data I've seen so far.

But here, they ask people "what do you think the general public thinks", and they still find that people think other people think women academics and students are more competent. So people are actually aware that the public at large sees women academics as more competent?

Title	Stereotypes of Women and Men Across Gender Subgroups
Author	UnHope20
Upvotes	8
Comments	2
Date	August 24, 2022 10:57 PM UTC (3 years ago)
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