Backlash against male elementary educators

• DOI: 10.1111/jasp.12366
• Publication Date: 2016-02-02T08:47:29Z
• Authors: Corinne A. Moss‐R...; Elizabeth R. Johnson
• Keywords: Position (finance)

Abstract We investigated the existence, nature, and processes underscoring backlash (social economic penalties) against men who violate gender stereotypes by working in education, whether is exacerbated internal (vs. external) behavioral attributions. Participants ( N = 303) rated one of six applications for an elementary teaching position, identical apart from target attribution type. Male applicants were as more likely to be gay, posing a greater safety threat, less likeable (but not hireable) than female applicants. Perceived sexuality threat mediated differences likeability. Unexpectedly, attributions did interact with gender, suggesting that providing may exacerbate men's backlash. Implications theory education disparities are discussed.