STEREOTYPED BEHAVIOR CAUSED BY MAS AT WORK

Masculinity describes the distribution of roles between the genders. It can range from assertive and competitive (masculine) to modest and caring (feminine).

 

Low masculinity:

  • Less career driven
  • Job and private life separated
  • Aversion to stress/ hectic
  • Seeks group integration during re-organization
  • Calm, serene
  • Pleasant working atmosphere

 

High masculinity:

  • Career driven (individual opportunistic)
  • Job interferes private life
  • Accept high level of stress/ hardship
  • Seeks own integration during re-organization
  • Competitive, performance driven

 

Masculinity at its best: