Women’s roles in the workplace have continued to evolve in the 21st century.
Women’s roles in the workplace have continued to evolve in the 21st century. These lessons cover the second-generation gender bias faced by many women as they attempt to move up in their careers, and how workplace hostility as a result of biases can present problems in the work environment. Finally, they cover the ways in which employees’ perceived value can affect their work and how feeling that their work is “invisible” can lead to frustration.
Learning Objectives
- Understand how women’s roles in the workplace have changed over time
- Manage expectations and communication
- Know actions you can take to navigate obstacles in the work environment
Skills you’ll gain
Career DevelopmentHostile Work EnvironmentRole HierarchyWorkforce TrendsWorkplace DiversityWorkplace RelationshipsWhat You'll Learn
- Understand how women's roles in the workplace have changed over time
- Recognize second-generation gender bias and shifting workplace expectations
- Identify overt and covert forms of workplace hostility caused by bias
- Examine how perception of value, "invisible" work, and the salary gap affect employees
- Manage expectations and communication in the work environment
- Navigate workplace obstacles and self-doubt
Key Takeaways
- Women's roles in the workplace have continued to evolve in the 21st century.
- Second-generation gender bias can create obstacles for many women as they attempt to move up in their careers.
- Workplace hostility resulting from biases can present problems in the work environment.
- Employees' perceived value can affect their work, and feeling that their work is "invisible" can lead to frustration.
- There are actions employees can take to navigate obstacles in the work environment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this course cover?
It covers the second-generation gender bias many women face as they try to advance in their careers, how workplace hostility resulting from biases can create problems, and how employees' perceived value and "invisible" work can lead to frustration.
What will I learn from this course?
You will learn how women's roles in the workplace have changed over time, how to manage expectations and communication, and actions you can take to navigate obstacles in the work environment.
What topics are included in the lessons?
The lessons include Shifting Expectations; Second-generation Gender Bias; Overt and Covert Workplace Hostility; Perception of Value, "Invisible" Work, and the Salary Gap; and Navigating Obstacles and Self-Doubt.
What skills does this course help develop?
The course addresses skills including Career Development, Hostile Work Environment, Role Hierarchy, Workforce Trends, Workplace Diversity, and Workplace Relationships.
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Let's examine gender roles in the modern workplace and explore generational bias, workplace hostility, and perceptions of value and self-doubt. In today's work environment, expectations and opportunities are quickly changing. In 2020, many workplaces began to see a quick shutdown of regular business operations due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus. Companies, including nonprofit organizations and small brick-and-mortar businesses, began putting options in place for employees to work remotely. This required having the equipment and supplies for employees to effectively network via remote options such as Zoom and Slack. With the ensuing shutdown of schools, many students and their families were left scrambling to access technology for homeschooling. Parents were put in the position of having to teach their children in the interim. With little advanced notice, expectations for people in the workplace changed and demands on women grew as they balanced their professional lives with having school-aged children at home. Today, there are more female managers than in the past, yet relatively few have achieved executive leadership roles in large corporations. In a 2020 article in Business Insider, Margarete Ward notes that a record number of women CEOs in Fortune 500 companies indicate a positive change. These companies include Dick's Sporting Goods, CVS Health, Citigroup, Clorox, and Anthem. Even so, female CEOs still represent only 8% of Fortune 500 companies. When looking at women of color, only three hold the chief executive role.
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