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The Impact of Female Stereotypes on Career Development
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Abstract
Long-standing gender stereotypes and structural injustices still restrict women's chances, development, and career goals. These prejudices, which have their roots in historical, social, and cultural standards, reinforce the exclusion of women from leadership positions in male-dominated industries. This scoping review integrates findings from 9 research studies to investigate how stereotypes impact women's job development across life stages and circumstances. Three main areas are examined in this analysis: the ideas and behaviors of gender stereotypes, their particular effects on professional paths, and the profound systemic factors that underlie these biases. Female stereotypes shape expectations of women's responsibilities, frequently preventing them from high-status professions and relegating them to caregivers. These misconceptions have a big influence on self-efficacy, professional progression, and wages. Their persistence is a result of a combination of intersectional variables like race and class, early childhood impacts, cultural traditions, workplace arrangements, and the economic undervaluation of women's contributions. This review also explores practical approaches, such as gender-sensitive educational reforms, open workplace practices, and cultural changes brought about by media and legislative actions. Reducing these obstacles not only enables women to realize their full potential but also pushes social and economic advancement by encouraging variety and creativity. This review highlights the necessity of consistent efforts to challenge stereotypes and provide environments that support the achievements of women.
Keywords
Female stereotypes, Women, Career development, Job preference
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Song,B. (2025). The Impact of Female Stereotypes on Career Development. Advances in Economics, Management and Political Sciences,175,14-19.
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