Psychological drivers of gender disparities in leadership paths (opens in new tab)

Despite decades of progress, gender inequalities in workplace authority and compensation persist. This review reveals recent advances in understanding how gendered careers emerge through three psychological mechanisms prevalent in organizations: (i) intrapersonal gender biases, (ii) interpersonal power dynamics, and (iii) intergroup gender relations. Because power is perceived as masculine, women in authority face systematic backlash. While status offers women an alternative leadership route,...