Date of Award
12-2020
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science in Psychology
Department
Psychology
First Reader/Committee Chair
Agars, Mark
Abstract
The present study investigated how experiences of subtle sexism related to women’s career outcomes. Prior research has focused on attitudes and impacts of subtle sexism, whereas this study focused on personal experiences of subtle sexism. Due to its normative nature, subtle sexism occurs often and can be difficult to classify as sexism. The study found that participants who encountered more subtle sexism reported lower levels of advancement perceptions and work engagement was indirectly impacted by subtle sexism. Interestingly, although it was expected that rumination would cause cognitive overload, participants in this study exhibited resilience which indirectly impacted their advancement perceptions. Overall, the findings build on prior research and amplify the need for the denunciation of subtle sexism.
Recommended Citation
Rivera, Patricia Carolina, "The Relationship Between Subtle Sexism and Women's Careers Explained by Cognitive Processes and Moderated by Attachment Styles" (2020). Electronic Theses, Projects, and Dissertations. 1137.
https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd/1137