![]() Research has observed an apparent “gay glass ceiling” effect for upper-managerial positions similar to that found for women. This shows how masculinity can favourably influence performance expectations of others. The “think manager-think male” stereotype states that people tend to automatically associate leadership qualities with masculine characteristics. ![]() This is an example of internalised homophobia among the gay community and it impacts opportunities for these gay men.” “Gay men are potentially blocking each other from positions of power and leadership due to this implicit bias,” Gerrard says. “Men are still expected to conform to more traditional masculine styles of leadership and if they fail to sufficiently project masculine traits they are at risk of status penalites. ![]() Gerrard is a researcher in gender and sexuality in the School of Psychology at the University of Sydney, and he says the finding that gay men prefer a more “straight-acting” gay man for high-status roles is disappointing and potentially creates a gay glass ceiling in workplaces. Feminine-presenting traits are defined by researcher Ben Gerrard as a more feminine vocal activity, body language and posture.
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