New APA study: Sexist Pays: Men Who Hold Traditional Views of Women Earn More Than Men Who Don't

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First blog entry!

Though it's common knowledge that the wage gap between men and women in the workforce is alive and kicking, the American Psychology Association has released a study from the University of Florida that shows men who hold traditional views of women actually earn an average of $8,500 more annually than men who support gender equality. It seems men who hold traditional views not only look to keep women earning less, but also the men who believe men and women are equal.

Also interesting (but certainly not unexpected) is that a wage gap exists between women who don't hold traditional values of gender roles and those who do: basically, those with traditional views earn an average of $1,500 less than those with egalitarian views. It makes sense (and I apologize for inevitably oversimplifying) in that women who don't value traditional gender roles are more likely to work toward breaking through the "glass ceiling", while women of more traditional values are more likely to "accept" their perceived position in the patriarchal system.

Since this my first entry ever (yay), I'd like to leave the analysis to those who have read through the article (and maybe the entire study). I am always amazed (and humbled) at the analytical prowess of this community. I am far from good at it, but I take pride in learning more every day by reading posts. So... post!

Also, I may have messed up the links above, so to ensure the article can be accessed, here are the links in full redundancy.

APA Press release.

Full study.

Thanks!

Posted by ldshw - December 17, 2008, at 12:02PM | in Work