Issues and Debates

Gender Bias

When one gender is treated less favourably than the other (often referred to as sexism)

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Alpha Bias

When the differences between men and women are exaggerated

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Beta Bias

When the differences between men and women are minimised. When findings obtained from men are applied to women.

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Androcentrism

Research or theories that are focused on men. Regarding female thinking as inferior/deviant.

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Positive consequence of Alpha Bias

+ Has led to some theorists asserting the worth and valuation of feminine qualities.

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Positive consequence of Beta Bias

+ Makes people see men and women as the same, which has led to equal treatment in legal terms and equal access to education and employment.

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Negative consequence of Alpha Bias

Can sustain prejudices and stereotypes

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Negative consequence of Beta Bias

Draws attention away from the differences in power between men and women.

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When the differences between men and women are exaggerated

Alpha Bias

When the differences between men and women are minimised. When findings obtained from men are applied to women.

Research or theories that are focused on men. Regarding female thinking as inferior/deviant.

+ Has led to some theorists asserting the worth and valuation of feminine qualities.

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