Essays about: "workplace gender discrimination"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 16 essays containing the words workplace gender discrimination.

  1. 1. Does the intersection of gender and ethnicity of a leader at workplace affect employee perception of leadership suitability?

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för psykologi (PSY)

    Author : SHATHA ALREFAI; Marron Murefu; [2023]
    Keywords : Discrimination; Gender; Ethnicity; Intersectionality; Leadership;

    Abstract : Research within discrimination against ethnic minorities and females suggest that members of these groups face discrimination during recruitment processes in organizations. However, less is known on whether leaders from these groups are discriminated against due to their ethnicity and gender by being perceived less suitable as leaders at the workplace. READ MORE

  3. 2. Womens's Opportunities within the Audit Industry in San José, Costa Rica : an interview study of Costa Rican women's experiences

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

    Author : Stina Ytterberg; Anna Grimsdal; [2023]
    Keywords : Audit industry; Female career opportunities; Gender discrimination; Glass ceiling; Costa Rica;

    Abstract : The purpose of this study is to fill the gap identified in how women perceive their opportunities to advance in their careers as auditors in San José, Costa Rica. This study also seeks to get answers to what it is like to work as a woman in a male-dominated industry in the chosen country. READ MORE

  4. 3. Structural sexism, “it's just a coincidence” : An interview study on the silence at Swedish advertising agencies

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/JMK

    Author : Charlotte Elgtberg; [2023]
    Keywords : Advertising agencies; Sexism; Silence; Structural discrimination; Organizational communication; Feminism; Reklambyråer; Sexism; Tystnad; Strukturell diskriminering; Organisationskommunikation; Feminism;

    Abstract : Sweden has been named one of the most equal countries in the world and is a role model for many. Despite this, there are hierarchies within companies that favor white middle-aged men. This has raised questions about what gender equality actually looks like in practice. READ MORE

  5. 4. The lived experience of female leaders navigating a profession they love : A perspective of gender equality in the male-dominated film industry in Sweden

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för Urbana Studier (US)

    Author : Lowisa Johmår; [2023]
    Keywords : Gender; Swedish film industry; male dominance; equality; gendered organizations; female rivalry; outdated gender stereotyping; coping strategies; freelancing;

    Abstract : This study examines through an equality lens, the lived experiences of nine female leaders in the male-dominated film industry in Sweden. The aim was to explore how women perceived equality in their workplace, their perception of the issue, and the coping strategies used by these women. READ MORE

  6. 5. It still matters : Inequality within Swedish information and communication workplaces for people of minority backgrounds.

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för informatik och media

    Author : Sibel Kara; [2022]
    Keywords : Discrimination; Racism; Inequality; Power; Information Communication;

    Abstract : It is not unexpected that the field of information and communication has come under critique for falling short on delivering on their promises surrounding equality. It is an unfortunate irony that the people working closest as messengers between organizations and the public do not represent the society to which they communicate, especially so in a Swedish context. READ MORE