MULTIPLE AND DIVERSE SOCIAL INEQUALITIES BETWEEN MEN AND WOMEN IN THE GREEK WORKPLACE ENVIRONMENT

Authors: Sotiria Christopoulou, Dr Christos Alexopoulos, Nikolaos Dimitrios Georgopoulos & Dr Despina Menti

ABSTRACT

This research examines the concept of gender inequality in the modern workplace, using significant theoretical approaches. Using the concept of Social Role Theory by Eagly (1980), it identifies how societies program gender roles which, in turn, affect gendered behaviour and occupational choices. Blumberg’s Gender Stratification Theory (1984) outlines how male dominance is institutionalized. The research will also discuss the ‘double bind’ problem of females in male-dominated occupations and the ‘glass ceiling effect’ which allows few females to reach top positions. The research design of this research uses qualitative research. The data used in this research has been collected by conducting semi-structured interviews on ten females in the workplace with more than fifteen years of professional experience. The research uses Thematic Analysis. Findings indicate the continued existence of stereotypes, bias, and structural barriers that impede the career advancement of women. Organizational culture transformation, bias elimination, or effective equality policies to address bias will be supported by the imperatives of international literature that contend it is pivotal to succeed in organizational design and make gender an irrelevant factor of workplace success.

Keywords: Gender, Leadership, Workplace

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