The Effects of Selection Risk on Sex Discrimination in Employment Decisions
Description:
Effects of selection risk on sex discrimination in hiring were investigated. Ninety-six male and female educational administration graduate students rated ficticious resumes on suitability for hiring for the female-oriented position of secondary school teacher. Sex and selection risk level were varied, with sex of rater as an assigned factor. Analysis of variance yielded significant main effects for sex (p < .01) and selection risk level (p < .05). All ratings were lower in high selection-risk …
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Date:
May 1979
Creator:
McKenna, David John
Partner:
UNT Libraries