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Gender bias in academia is alive and well. Identifying and understanding the distinct patterns of gender bias is the first step towards ensuring that bias does not derail your career. The four basic patterns of gender bias are:
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Prove it Again!
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The Double Bind
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The Maternal Wall
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Gender Wars
The scenarios below illustrate the listed biases (or lack of them). These scenarios are based on information from surveys and focus groups of faculty women.
Subtle Bias
Severe Bias
No Bias
Taken from the gender bias learning project of the Center for WorkLife Law UC Hastings College of the Law
Prove It Again!
When women have to work harder to establish competence. More>>
Severe Bias
Subtle Bias
No Bias
When women encounter severe bias once they have children. More>>
The Maternal Wall
Severe Bias
Subtle Bias
No Bias
When women have to choose between being liked but not respected, or being respected but not liked. More>>
The Double Bind
Severe Bias
Subtle Bias
No Bias
When gender bias pits women against women. More>>
Gender Wars
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