Browsing Diekman, Amanda by Author "Brown, Elizabeth"
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A Change Will Do Us Good: Threats Diminish Typical Preferences for Male Leaders
Diekman, Amanda; Brown, Elizabeth; Schneider, MonicaThe current research explores role congruity processes from a new vantage point by investigating how the need for change might shift gender-based leadership preferences. According to role congruity theory, favorability ... -
Differential effects of female and male candidates on system justification: Can cracks in the glass ceiling foster complacency?
Diekman, Amanda; Brown, ElizabethDespite women’s increasing representation in elected offices across a range of countries, women remain a minority of elected officials (Inter-Parliamentary Union, 2012). Although greater gender equality in political ... -
Seeking congruity between goals and roles: A new look at why women opt out of STEM careers
Diekman, Amanda; Brown, Elizabeth; Johnston, Amanda; Clark, EmilyAlthough women have nearly attained equality with men in several formerly male-dominated fields, they remain underrepresented in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). We argue that one important factor ...