Attitudes Toward Women as Managers In China: An Examination of Gender, Age, and Work Status Differences

Abstract

A number of studies around the world have examined the attitudes toward women as managers. These studies have focused on developed as well as developing economies. The general consensus is that negative attitudes persist across various cultures. While the focus of most of these studies have been on gender differences, this study examined the impact of age and work status as differentiators of the attitudes toward women as managers. Results indicate that consistent with previous studies, men have more negative attitudes toward women as managers in China. Results also indicate that life stage affects Chinese attitudes toward women as managers.