Organizational Factors and Personal Agency Influence Men's Willingness to Interrupt Sexism
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Thursday, June 25, 2020
In the report, Catalyst , the global expert in accelerating progress for women through workplace inclusion, delves into the role these factors play in influencing men's reactions to workplace sexism.
Key Points:
- In the report, Catalyst , the global expert in accelerating progress for women through workplace inclusion, delves into the role these factors play in influencing men's reactions to workplace sexism.
- According to the report, Interrupting Sexism at Work: What Drives Men to Respond Directly or Do Nothing?, "personal agency"a sense of control over one's actions, decisions, and impactsis directly linked to men's intent to take direct action to confront workplace sexism.
- In addition, a negative organizational climate is a factor that stifles men in interrupting sexism, increasing the likelihood that they do nothing.
- Additionally, 27 men working across ranks and industries in Canada were interviewed about their experiences with interrupting sexism in the workplace.