Barriers IT Employees Face - A Gender Perspective

作者: Cynthia K. Riemenschneider , Rachel Rashe , Deborah J. Armstrong , Margaret F. Reid , Myria W. Allen

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关键词: Face (sociological concept)PsychologySocial psychologyPerspective (graphical)Gender discriminationInformation technologyIsolation (psychology)Gender schema theoryFocus group

摘要: This study reports the findings of 6 focus groups conducted with male and female managers working in information technology (IT) at three different companies. The views shared regarding barriers that men who work IT face their counterparts do not are presented. themes which emerged analysis viewed through lens gender schema theory. In this study, concept family responsibilities was raised only by females it evoked as a cause concept. contrast, discrimination an effect concept, but discussed both women. issue opposite interaction males often resorting to isolation approach avoid inappropriate or uncomfortable interactions.

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