Stereotype threat in India: Gender and leadership choices
Description:
Stereotype threat is a psychosocial dilemma experienced by members of a negatively stereotyped group in situations where they fear they may confirm the stereotype. This study examined the phenomenon in India, thereby extending previous research to another culture. In addition, with participation by students preparing to be professionals, the results are applicable to organizational settings. Ninety graduate students from a professional training institute viewed common Indian advertisements unde…
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Date:
December 2007
Creator:
Prasad, Ambika
Partner:
UNT Libraries