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Gender in Management

Sixth Edition


March 2024 | 320 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc
In the Sixth Edition of Gender in Management, author Gary N. Powell provides a comprehensive survey and review of the literature on sex, gender, and organizations. With the title change from Women and Men in Management to Gender in Management, the new edition adopts a more inclusive lens that acknowledges the diverse identities and experiences within the gender spectrum. Fully updated sections on intersectionality, public events such as COVID-19 and the Black Lives Matter movement, and the prevalence of AI in hiring decisions provide context to the evolving nature of gender in the workplace and society. Powell provides specific research-based strategies for promoting an organizational culture of nondiscrimination, diversity, and inclusion. 

 
Chapter 1: Introduction
Optimistic and Pessimistic Views of Gender Equality at Work

 
Terminology

 
Dimensions of Diversity

 
Stereotyping, Prejudice, and Discrimination

 
Watching Out for Biases

 
Organization of the Book

 
 
Chapter 2: Yesterday and Today
Society Prior to the 20th Century

 
First Half of the 20th Century

 
Second Half of the 20th Century

 
Social Developments in the 21st Century

 
The COVID-19 Pandemic

 
Economic Roles in the 21st Century

 
The Sex Segregation of Occupations

 
The Sex Gap in Earnings

 
Looking Forward

 
 
Chapter 3: Sex, Gender, and Society
Issues of Sex and Gender

 
Sex Differences

 
Children’s Interests and Activities

 
Adults’ Social Behavior

 
Gender Stereotypes

 
Gender Role Identity and Androgyny

 
Sexism and Racism

 
Nature and Nurture

 
Gender Socialization

 
Beyond Gender Stereotypes and Roles

 
What's Next

 
 
Chapter 4: Making Employment Decisions
Interdependence of Self-Selection and Organizational Selection Decisions

 
Self-Selection Decisions

 
Organizational Selection Decisions

 
Improving Employment Decisions

 
 
Chapter 5: Working in Diverse Teams
Prevalence and Importance of Teams

 
Sex Effects

 
Sex Similarity Effects

 
Sex Diversity Effects

 
The Role of Situational Factors

 
Virtual Teams

 
Building Effective Mixed-Sex Teams

 
 
Chapter 6: Leading People
The Gender and Leadership Wars (or My 15 Minutes of Fame)

 
Leader Preferences

 
Leader Stereotypes

 
Linkages of Leadership Theories to Gender Stereotypes

 
Sex Differences in Leader Behavior and Effectiveness

 
Glass Ceilings

 
Promoting Effective Leadership

 
 
Chapter 7: Dealing with Social Sexual Behavior in the Workplace
Whether Welcome or Unwelcome, It’s Pervasive

 
Sexual Harassment

 
Legacy of the #MeToo Movement

 
Workplace Romance

 
Addressing Social Sexual Behavior at Work

 
 
Chapter 8: Managing the Work-Family Interface
Increasing Desires for Work–Family Balance

 
What Does It Mean to Be Successful?

 
We Are Family

 
A Juggling Act

 
Work–Family Decisions by Individuals

 
Work–Family Decisions by Couples

 
Being Family Friendly

 
Balancing Work and Family

 
 
Chapter 9: Promoting Nondiscrimination, Diversity, and Inclusion
Organizational Commitment to Diversity

 
Why Promote Nondiscrimination?

 
Why Promote Diversity?

 
Why Promote Inclusion?

 
Organizational Actions

 
Conclusions for the Book

 
Key features

NEW TO THIS EDITION:

  • The new title aptly captures the evolving dynamics of gender in the workplace and society. 
  • Includes references to over 1,200 sources, ranging from classics in the field to more recent research, with almost half being new to the sixth edition. 
  • More intersectional than ever, with increased attention devoted to the intersection of individuals’ sex and race, focusing on the workplace experiences of women of color. 
  • Includes the latest research and statistics on a wide range of important issues like labor force participation, educational attainment, occupational attainment, managerial advancement, earnings, and more.
  • Public events and trends since the last edition, such as #MeToo, the Black Lives Matter movement, the COVID-19 pandemic, the increased use of artificial intelligence in hiring decisions, and virtual teams are incorporated. 
  • Increased attention is devoted to issues including the intersectionality of sexual orientation and race and the unique workplace experiences of LGBTQ employees and women of color. 

KEY FEATURES: 

  • Covers a wide range of topics, including gender stereotypes and biases, employment decisions, the gender pay gap, sexual harassment in the workplace, the work-family interface, and strategies for promoting an organizational culture of nondiscrimination, diversity, and inclusion. 
  • Provides a comprehensive review of nearly 1,300 studies and articles–a body of literature reflecting the continuing growth of research on gender and organizations.  
  • Examines the past, present, and future of gender in management.
  • Offers practical recommendations for promoting nondiscrimination, inclusion, and diversity.  

Sample Materials & Chapters

Ch01_Introduction

Ch02_Yesterday and Today


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