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Social dominance, hypermasculinity, and career barriers in Nigeria.

Authors :
Ajibade Adisa, Toyin
Mordi, Chima
Simpson, Ruth
Iwowo, Vanessa
Source :
Gender, Work & Organization. Jan2021, Vol. 28 Issue 1, p175-194. 20p.
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

Drawing on social dominance theory as a theoretical lens and based on a qualitative study of female managers and supervisors at different levels of the organization, we investigate the barriers women in Nigeria face in their careers. In their accounts of discrimination, corruption, familial/domestic responsibilities, cultural perceptions of gender, and ingrained religious beliefs, participants draw attention to the intense difficulties they face in their careers. We highlight the significance of context and argue that Nigeria is notable for an extreme attitude of male preference at work involving an intensification of career barriers that reflects the entrenched and systemic nature of male dominance in Nigerian organizations. We capture this in the concept of the "hypermasculine organization," which is characterized by exaggerated male advantage, a tendency towards genderā€based exploitation and abuse together with a justificatory logic based on rigidly enforced gender roles. These debilitating factors affecting women in organizations have potential implications for other countries in the global south. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09686673
Volume :
28
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Gender, Work & Organization
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
149375885
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/gwao.12537