Making a Career in a Male-Dominated Field: The Meaning of Work for Women Employed in the Financial Markets

Spinelli-De-Sá, Julianna Gripp; Lemos, Ana Heloísa da Costa; Cavazotte, Flávia

doi:10.1590/1678-69712017/administracao.v18n4p109-136

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“…According to Tolfo and Piccinini (2007), in the view of the MOW group, at the individual level the meaning of work can be defined as the social representation of the task performed by the individual, at the collective level by the feeling of belonging to a united class that carries out common work, and at the social level by the feeling of accomplishing work that contributes to society (Spinelli-De-Sá, Lemos, & Cavazotte, 2017). The adaptation made by Oliveira et al (2004) to the classification used by Morin (2001) highlights the meaning of work in the individual, organizational, and social dimensions.…”

Section: Work and The Meaning Of Workmentioning

confidence: 99%

Between Juggling, Stunts, and Antics: The Meaning of Work for Circus Artists

Medeiros

Lima

Paiva

et al. 2018

RAM, Rev. Adm. Mackenzie

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Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the meanings of the work of circus artists in three dimensions, individual, organizational, and social, following the adaptation to the model of Morin (2001) proposed by Oliveira, Piccinini, Fontoura, and Schweig (2004) and Morin, Tonelli, and Pliopas (2007). Originality/value: The article stands out because it deals with a category of artists that is losing space within society, being increasingly marginalized. Given this, it becomes relevant to understand the meaning of an activity that is in decline. Design/methodology/approach: This is a descriptive and exploratory study of a qualitative nature, in which primary data were collected through semi-structured interviews with ten circus artists. For data collection, the content analysis technique was used in Atlas.ti software. Findings: The results point out that there is meaning in work for the circus artists across all dimensions: 1. In the individual dimension, the pleasure was the predominant factor, since in more than one moment, all the interviewees expressed their satisfaction in belonging to the circus; 2. In the organizational dimension, utility prevailed, since everyone considered contributing and meeting the needs of the circus; 3. In the social dimension, interpersonal relations, demonstrating that even with evidence of prejudice, external relationships can be formed in the circus. The results contribute to the literature that involves studies with circus artists, considering their meanings of work.

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Section: Work and The Meaning Of Workmentioning

confidence: 99%

Between Juggling, Stunts, and Antics: The Meaning of Work for Circus Artists

Medeiros

Lima

Paiva

et al. 2018

RAM, Rev. Adm. Mackenzie

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“…Working abroad may also present various work difficulties to migrant workers, like adjusting to the host country, which may hinder one's work performance (Doki et al, 2018). The construction of the meaning of work difficulty can directly influence groups, such as work colleagues, leaders, and communities (Spinelli- De-Sá, 2017). They often undergo strenuous labor and experience boundaries in achieving their goals.…”

Section: Work Difficultiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Taking this into account, many women encounter different challenges, especially in a demanding male work environment (Forkuor et al, 2020). Furthermore, recent studies have highlighted many difficulties that women still encounter in their professional day-to-day lives are most likely not experienced by men first hand (Andrade & Carvalho-Neto, 2015; Spinelli- De-Sá, 2017). This theme uses this to understand the challenges better and identify reasonable practices, strategies, and suggestions to support women's employment (Lekchiri&Kamm, 2020).…”

Section: Work Difficultiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Behind a Masculine Space: The Experiences of Women in Male-Dominated Environments in the State of Qatar

Alicante¹,

Calbang²,

Gamboa³

et al. 2020

IJAR

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Background: The experiences of women, especially those in male-dominated environments in Qatar, may either be positive or negative. It is an arising topic in the 21st century to hopefully remediate gendered barriers and acknowledge womens struggles in the workplace. Method: This research utilizes a qualitative approach specifically, it uses the phenomenological approach to deeply understand the participants experiences, which are Filipina workers who are working in male-dominated environments. The phenomenology aims to answer the central question: What are the experiences of Filipina migrant workers in a male-dominated profession?. The researchers used 25 semi-structured interview questions to obtain the data needed, transcribing, and analyzing the studys themes. Findings: Findings show that we can categorize the lived experiences of Filipina workers in male-dominated environments into four main themes: Cultural Adaptation, Foreign Circumstances, Work Difficulties, and Professional Adjustments. Women in male-dominated environments face various challenges however, these challenges are vital in helping women adapt to their work environment and succeed. Conclusion:Women have been eradicating gender norms and are fighting to normalize treating men and women as equals in the workforce, despite these gendered barriers. Recommendation:The paper recommends interviewing female migrant workers with diverse nationalities and focusing on females specific work and working status in different male-dominated institutions.

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“…Simply put, it denotes a set of challenges for women that aspire to be leaders (Carli and Eagly, 2016). More recently, however, a study suggested that this perception is changing in such a way that women start to think that they have no limits anymore (Spinelli-de-Sá et al , 2017).…”

Section: Gender and Leadershipmentioning

confidence: 99%

Gender and leadership stereotypes theory: is it reaching the boundaries?

Vasconcelos¹

2018

MRR

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Purpose This paper aims to answer whether the notion of the gender and leadership stereotypes theory has already reached its boundaries. Design/methodology/approach To accomplish such a goal, it relies on the extant literature looking for more robust findings, problems, disruptions and pathways toward building a better understanding of this problematic. Findings The evidence gleaned throughout this paper suggests that the interplay between gender and leadership stereotypes theory has reached its boundaries. Moreover, the traditional sex stereotype or gender traits approach within companies seems to be highly limited taking into account that it tends to nurture rivalry and prejudice among people of different genders. Rather than focusing on leader sex approach or egalitarian quotas, in terms of leadership role and despite the fair argument of diversity, the author proposes that it is wiser to concentrate on a meritocratic view. Practical implications It suggests that an androgyny leadership style appears to be welcomed in organizations, yet some shift about this understanding may be occurring. At present, however, female aspirants of leadership roles should work increasingly toward adapting themselves to this profile. In doing so, it is likely that they may be benefited from organizational evaluations in which the merit issue constitutes an imperative. Originality/value Overall, it is expected to contribute to theory by arguing that the traditional understanding of gender and leadership stereotypes theory is not suitable anymore to deal with the uncertainties and complexities that shape today’s business arenas. On the contrary, it argues that such approach tends only to encourage gender bias and to nurture a somewhat sex war game in detriment of organizations efficiency and productivity.

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Making a Career in a Male-Dominated Field: The Meaning of Work for Women Employed in the Financial Markets

Cited by 16 publications

References 30 publications

Between Juggling, Stunts, and Antics: The Meaning of Work for Circus Artists

Between Juggling, Stunts, and Antics: The Meaning of Work for Circus Artists

Behind a Masculine Space: The Experiences of Women in Male-Dominated Environments in the State of Qatar

Gender and leadership stereotypes theory: is it reaching the boundaries?

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