HC 12: Organisaties en het succesvolle zelf

Question 1

horizontal sex segregation

Answer 1

the phenomenon where certain types of jobs are predominantly occupied by one gender, such as women in teaching or men in technical fields.

Question 2

vertical sex segregation

Answer 2

the situation where women tend to hold lower positions in organisations while men are more likely to occupy higher positions

Question 3

contract sex segregation

Answer 3

gender pay gap and differences in working conditions experienced by men and women in the workplace

Question 4

essentializion and naturalisation

Answer 4

the process of justifying gender disparities by attributing them to innate or natural characteristics, such as claiming that women are naturally more nurturing

Question 5

Acker’s perspective

Answer 5

the focus on organisations role in creating and perpetuating gender differences through subtle biases, preferences, and selection process

Question 6

ideal worker

Answer 6

ana abstract concept representing the qualities culturally and socially desired in a particular role, serving as a standard for performance assessment

Question 7

gig economy

Answer 7

a labor market characterised by short term contracts freelance work and temporary positions which often reinforces the ideal worker image for both low and high paying jobs

Question 8

Foucault and disciplining power

Answer 8

the idea that individuals adapt to the ideal worker image willingly, disciplining themselves to meet the standard

Question 9

organizational role in gender construction

Answer 9

the influence of organisations in creating cultural images of gender through recruitment strategies, job classification, and workplace regulations

Question 10

lichaamskapitaal (body capital)

Answer 10

the notion that appearance management and body modifications are required, particularly for women in the workplace to meet specific standards

Question 11

femininity as a requirement

Answer 11

the expectation for women to conform to traditional ideals of femininity which may involve appearance management and body modification

Question 12

double bind/Backlash Effect

Answer 12

situation in which women are penalised for engaging in impression management, experiencing backlash for both assertive and passive behaviour. A phenomenon in which individuals, especially women, are criticized and penalized for their behavior, regardless of whether they adopt assertive or passive approaches.

Question 13

mental capital

Answer 13

skills and traits like resilience employability and flexibility and organisation that are valued in the workplace

Question 14

neoliberal feminism

Answer 14

a feminist perspective that emphasises individualism choice and empowerment often attributing succes to personal responsibility

Question 15

intersectionality

Answer 15

The consideration of multiple social categories (e.g., race, gender, age) when analyzing and addressing issues of inequality.

Question 16

social capital

Answer 16

The value derived from an individual’s social networks, relationships, and connections, often beneficial for personal and professional success.