PSYC 3480 Chapter Notes - Chapter 7: Glass Ceiling, Temporary Assistance For Needy Families, Reverse Discrimination

• School: York University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 3480
• Professor: Noreen Stuckless

Document Summary

Women"s education is best predictor of employment. Can only receive for max 5 years. Education beyond high school discouraged so can work. Affirmative action- employer must make special efforts to consider quali ed members of underrepresented groups during hiring, as well as decisions about salary and promotion. Reverse discrimination: women hired instead of highly quali ed man. Men enter jobs that pay > money but also get paid more when same job. Comparable worth: men and women should receive equal pay for different jobs when those jobs are comparable (education, experience, skills, level of danger, supervisory responsibilities) Men ask for > money, greater sense of entitlement based on membership in male social group. Denial of personal disadvantage: many women are reluctant to acknowledge that they, personally, are victims of discrimination. Women less likely to be promoted to top leadership positions.