Deborah L. Rhode, a professor at
Over a pasta dinner, Rhode spoke that prejudice is not usually expressed openly. She gave statistics on why the number of women who receive degrees and enter the work force do not calculate out to the number of women who get leadership positions. Part of the reason is because of women’s choices to opt out of leadership positions.
Women are underrepresented in leadership positions because they do not want to be in them. They take part time status at law firms or go on parental leaves. Women who adopt masculine styles are rated lower.
Women with families do not have time for mentoring or networking as men do. Women are not able to answer equality issues until men get involved in answering them too.
Gender bias and appearance relate to physical attractiveness, which is more important for women in achievement than men. Those who invest too much in their appearance are thought of as shallow. Appearance is a more important quality affecting the image of women than men. Older men look distinguished. Unattractive individuals are less likely to be business getters, be hired, be promoted, get married.
Bias against men occur when they are not accorded the same social status or support as women for leaving early to take care of children, or to stay home for other reasons.
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