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Title: Counter-stereotypical female role models and women’s occupational choices

Citation Type: Journal Article

Publication Year: 2022

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ISSN: 0167-2681

DOI: 10.1016/J.JEBO.2022.02.009

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Abstract: This paper examines the relation between counter-stereotypical female role models and women's labor supply and occupational choices. Using hand-collected data from Gallup surveys that cover more than 50 years, we create a direct measure of counter-stereotypical female role models based on the fraction of local survey respondents who state that they admire famous women in business, politics, or science. We show that admiring counter-stereotypical female role models is associated with more women participating in the labor market, working in male-dominated and STEM industries, and taking managerial positions, which eventually alleviates the gender pay gap.

Url: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0167268122000555

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Authors: Chhaochharia, Vidhi; Du, Mengqiao; Niessen-Ruenzi, Alexandra

Periodical (Full): Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization

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Volume: 196

Pages: 501-523

Data Collections: IPUMS CPS

Topics: Gender, Labor Force and Occupational Structure

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