Despite women’s gains in today’s workplace, there is still a long way to go toward gender parity. One factor contributing to inequity is social norms related to gender that do not reflect the reality of our modern world. The current paper reviews recent research that demonstrates the (often hidden) ways traditional gender roles hinder women’s advancement in the workplace, cause family stress resulting from household labor disputes, and prevent many talented women from following their aspirations. We conclude with recommendations for changing the social narrative.
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Kristina Durante is Professor of Marketing, Marketing Department Vice Chair, marketing Ph.D. program coordinator and Research Director of the Center for Women in Business at Rutgers Business School. Kristina is a social psychologist interested in the biology of decision...
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Alexis Rittweger holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (Summa Cum Laude). She is currently pursuing a dual master’s degree in public policy and public health at Rutgers University. She is an experienced professional whose work focuses on the field of human...
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