By: Mariana Gonzalez
"The author suggests that the bias is unintentional, and comes from 'widespread cultural stereotypes, rather than a conscious intention to harm women.'" mentions Catherine de Lange.
Whether or not different jobs hire different amounts of men and women is dependent on the type of job, education required for job, and/or job salary. Studies are finding that even though a woman may be more qualified, the employer will most likely choose a man, even if he is not as prepared.
This illustration shows how women's unemployment rate went up between January of 2008 and March 2012. It demonstrates how men are doing better in the job industry because their unemployment rate has gone down between that time period (Rosato 1).
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This illustration shows the growing gap between men and women. As illustrated, women are not only earning less than men, but they still have not been able to get past their unemployment recession (Weissmann 1).
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"...but perhaps one of the most common arguments is that women feel forced to choose between a family and their career.." (de Lange 1).
Since women are thought of as housewives, it may be harder for some people to picture them doing them something else. They may believe that women don't have what it takes to do a job that does not require them to clean. Most women that do choose to start a family do not return to their careers. Once they have kids they would need to spend all of their free time raising them. This may unconsciously cause employers to not hire women because they may realize that in a couple years those same women would go off on maternity leave, and they would be left having to look for an employee to replace them. |
"It definitely makes you feel really bad about yourself, knowing that you can do a better job than the guy they just hired" (Gonzalez 2).
Employers don't consider how a women is affected after she does not get hired. When a woman realizes that she was not hired, her self-esteem may drop, and she may not feel worthy enough to go look for another job. This is especially true if the woman is aiming for only that job in particular. They may feel angry because to them they deserved that job, they could also feel betrayed. If the employee knows that she is more qualified than the person getting hired, they might feel like all their hard work was not enough or not worth it, and they could also experience signs of betrayal and depression.
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"The bottom line - men are doing much better than women" (Periu 1).
Since men are getting hired more than women, in the long run women will struggle more. This may make it harder for a woman to find a decent job that will help her fulfill ends meet. It may, to an extent have women lose money. Women are going out and getting a college degree, and wasting 4 years taking classes that they may think will help them land a job. However, even if they are more qualified, studies show that men are more likely to get hired.
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"Women in traditionally male-dominated jobs are rewarded for bucking the stereotype, while women in traditionally female jobs are rewarded for 'fitting in'" (Laue 1).
Recommendations
Find a job that pays more: There are many jobs out there where more women may be needed and they make more money than men. One of professions that offer females a better opportunity than males is a facilities director. "The pay above men's: 9 percent" (Laue 1).
Inform people: If you feel that the hiring process is truly discriminating women, you may send a complain to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). However, before doing this you must be completely sure that the company is discriminating.
Inform people: If you feel that the hiring process is truly discriminating women, you may send a complain to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). However, before doing this you must be completely sure that the company is discriminating.
Works Cited List
-De Lange, Catherine. "Sexism in Science Means More Men More Likely to Get Hired." Nature.com. N.p., 26 Sept. 2012. Web. 31 Jan. 2013.
-Gonzalez, Aidee. "Unfair Hiring." Interview. 06 Feb. 2013.
-Laue, Christine. "Jobs Where Women Earn More Than Men." PayScale.com. N.p., 01 Mar. 2012. Web. 31 Jan. 2013.
-Periu, Mike. "Are You Hiring More Men Than Women?" Openforum.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 31 Jan. 2013.
-Roth, Zachary. "Men Outpacing Women in Hiring: Study." Yahoo! News. Yahoo!, 07 July 2012. Web. 2 Feb. 2013.
-De Lange, Catherine. "Sexism in Science Means More Men More Likely to Get Hired." Nature.com. N.p., 26 Sept. 2012. Web. 31 Jan. 2013.
-Gonzalez, Aidee. "Unfair Hiring." Interview. 06 Feb. 2013.
-Laue, Christine. "Jobs Where Women Earn More Than Men." PayScale.com. N.p., 01 Mar. 2012. Web. 31 Jan. 2013.
-Periu, Mike. "Are You Hiring More Men Than Women?" Openforum.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 31 Jan. 2013.
-Roth, Zachary. "Men Outpacing Women in Hiring: Study." Yahoo! News. Yahoo!, 07 July 2012. Web. 2 Feb. 2013.