The lens through which we see the world: How gender ideology affects the perception of the negotiation gap and interventions

Abstract

This study examined how gender ideology affects the perception of the negotiation gap and interventions, and how gender identification moderates these perceptions. We hypothesized that the perception of the negotiation gap would be in line with gender ideology. Gender blind ideology will lead to perceiving the negotiation gap due to gender blind causes, acknowledging the role of stereotypes, whereas gender awareness will not. We further hypothesized gender blindness leads to a higher perceived effectiveness and willingness to support interventions. The study collected data using online questionnaires (N = 127). The results showed that the perception of the negotiation gap is in line with the gender ideology (gender blind ideology leads to perceiving gender blind causes of the negotiation gap). No mediating or moderating effects were found. Results are discussed in terms of social identity theory, social role theory and gender ideology theory.