Moderating Role of the Experience of having had a Female Boss in Relationship between Neosexism and Unfavorable Attitudes toward Female Leaders

• Published in: The journal of psychology Vol. 153; no. 4; pp. 436 - 461
• Main Authors: Delgado-Iglesias, Alejandro J., Ortiz-López, Marina, Monteoliva-Sánchez, Adelaida, Aguilar-Luzón, Ma del Carmen, Calvo-Salguero, Antonia
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Routledge 19.05.2019; Taylor & Francis Inc
• Subjects: Attitudes; Attitudes toward female managers; experience of having had a female boss; Female employees; Females; gender and gender equality; Gender inequality; Leadership; Moderation; neosexism; Women; neosexism; experience of having had a female boss; Attitudes toward female managers; gender and gender equality

Modern sexist beliefs are currently emerging as one of the most important barriers to achieving gender equality in managerial positions in organizations. However, little research addresses the factors that can reduce or soften the negative effects that these beliefs have on unfavorable attitudes tow...