Gender and Social Hierarchies Perspectives from social psychology [Hardcover]

Gender and Social Hierarchiesoffers a fresh and coherent picture of applied research from within social psychology on the intricate relationship between gender and social status. It comprises a collection of innovative approaches which seek to understand the pervasiveness of status asymmetry between gender categories. Drawing upon recent theoretical advances in gender psychology, the book provides tools for developing practical and political recommendations to address and resolve status inequality today.

Each chapter examines a different aspect of the impact that gender-based social hierarchies have on peoples lives. Part One explores the consequences of gender stereotypes in school, higher education, and in professional settings. The struggles faced by women in the workplace are discussed in Part Two, featuring topics such as work-life balance, the glass cliff, and the lack of support for affirmative action. Part Three is devoted to the antecedents and consequences of gender-based forms of prejudice, such as discrimination against gay men, and against women within cultural minorities. The book concludes with some practical suggestions for working towards lasting and beneficial change.

Gender and Social Hierarchies will appeal to scholars and students across the social sciences and offers important insights to practitioners and policy-makers.

1. Introduction and overview Belle Derks and Naomi Ellemers Part I: The Consequences of Gender Stereotypes2. Sexism and the gendering of professional aspirations Lavinia Gianettoni & Edith Guilley3. How gender stereotypes of academic abilities contribute to the maintenance of gender hierarchy in higher education Catherine Verniers, Virginie Bonnot, C?line Darnon, Beno?t Dompnier & Delphine Martinot4. Development of physical activity levels of girls and boys in earlƒ&