APS

29th APS Annual Convention · 2017

How Common Are Implicit Gender Biases Among College Students?

Boston, MA · May 2017

Poster Session · Social

  • Donna Fisher-Thompson
    Niagara University
  • Robyn Goacher
    Niagara University
  • Paula Kot
    Niagara University
  • Carrie Teresa
    Niagara University
  • Lisa Williams
    Niagara University

Abstract

College students judged application materials representing male or female graduating seniors for entry-level positions in the sciences, humanities, communication studies, or business. Although women rated applicants more favorably than men did, there was little evidence of gender bias regarding the qualifications of different students across the four academic fields.

Gender Issues/Sex Roles

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