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Which of the Following are Examples of Sex Stereotyping?
1. Amy is a steelworker with 25 years of experience. Her supervisor, Gus, always assigns a male coworker
to partner with Amy on any project she is assigned. Similar projects he assigns to Amy’s male coworkers
to accomplish solo. When Amy confronts Gus, he explains that he just wants her to be safe as she is the
only woman in a tough job.
2. Frank is an administrative assistant at a popular production company. He applies for an internal
promotion to serve as administrative assistant to the company’s Executive Director, which will involve
greeting several high-level guests when they come to meet the director. Frank is gender fluid, and he
wears makeup and dresses on occasion. Though more qualified than other candidates, Frank does not
receive the promotion. The Executive Director explains that while he supports Frank’s “lifestyle,” many of
his guests are “more traditional” and would “not be comfortable” with Frank as their first point of contact.
3. A finance firm hosts regular quarterly luncheons for their most important clients. At every luncheon, the
CEO Peter directs all his questions regarding the logistics of the luncheon to Susan, the Vice President
Peter works with, and only woman in a leadership position at the firm, despite the fact that Ronald, the
organizer of the lunches, is also in the room.
4. George is the primary caregiver for his young son as he works from home for a tech company while his
wife goes into the office. George’s toddler has been known to interrupt video meetings, but George’s
output is impeccable. Still, George is often left out of meetings because his boss does not want to deal
with “Mr. Mom.”
CORRECT ANSWER: All of the Above!