Gender and cultural differences in leader’s perception

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Introduction
• Literature Review
• Gender Bias
• Cultural Differences
• Stereotype
• Method
• Participants
• Materials
• Procedure
• Results
• Evaluation of the Leader
• Experience with Female Leaders
• Personnel Responsibility
• Discussion

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This study aims to investigate gender and cultural differences in perceptions of a female leader within a feedback situation. It draws upon previous research on gender bias and stereotypes to explore how individuals from Spain and Germany perceive the effectiveness of a male or female leader in a fictional scenario.

• Gender Bias in Leadership
• Cultural Differences in Leader Perception
• Stereotypical Perceptions of Female Leaders
• The "Glass Ceiling" Effect
• The Influence of Previous Experience with Female Leaders

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

The introduction sets the stage for the study by highlighting the prevalent gender bias in leadership roles and the limited research on intercultural differences in perceiving female leaders. It emphasizes the "glass ceiling" effect and the double-bind trap women face, discussing various explanations for these phenomena. The literature review delves into existing research on gender bias, cultural differences, and stereotypes, providing a foundation for the study's investigation.