How Considering Stereotype Valence Can Help Resolve Conflicting Evidence of Penalties for Counter-Stereotypic Men and Women in the Workplace

We propose that considering behavior valence can help resolve conflicting evidence of reactions to gender-atypical behaviors in the workplace. Across five studies, we provide evidence for this idea. Our results suggest that individuals may be penalized for engaging in negative counter-stereotypic behavior, and rewarded for engaging in positive counter-stereotypic behavior.