Impact of Patriarchy and Gender Stereotypes on Working Women: Exploring its Past, Present and Future

This book explores the meaning, perceptions, historical and current cultural and psychological roots of gender stereotypes and patriarchy in the workplace. It provides a comprehensive analysis of the types of stereotypes, their origins, and theoretical underpinnings as well as a comparison of the different paradigms across cultures. As the narrative progresses, the book then provides a conceptual model of impact of gender stereotyping on female expatriates and provides evidence of women’s experiences at work and in the society from across different countries. It also shows mindsets across different generations and examines the possible impact of generative AI tools. This all reveals how this phenomenon still exists despite the increased number of women in workforce and how these stereotypes perpetuate harmful norms that limit individual potential, reinforce inequality, and enhance discrimination. Relevant for scholars, researchers, students, practitioners, and policy makers, this book encourages readers to self-reflect on their own internalized beliefs and biases, paving the way for personal growth and societal transformation. Introduction: Everyday Patriarchy Acknowledgement About the Volume Contents Contributors About the Editors Chapter 1: “They’re a Girl So Don’t Expect Too Much”: The Marginalisation of Women in Esports Videogames Introduction Gender and Gaming Culture Streaming and Gender League of Legends and Gender Lived Experiences of Female League Players Marginalisation of Female Streamers Treatment Within Own Communities Female League Streamers and Online Identity Conclusions References Chapter 2: Killing Two Birds with One Stone? Deconstructing the Meaning of Leadership for Lone Mothers in Micro-entrepreneurial Contexts Introduction Lone Mother Entrepreneurs and Their Motivational Influences Demonstration of Leadership Through Entrepreneuring Restoration or Establishment of Self-Worth Constructing Methods Mapping the Conceptual Framework The Motivation to Act and Taking Action Research Operationalisation Processes Transcription, Coding and Thematic Analysis Findings The Lived Experiences of the Participants Carly’s Story: Becoming Aware Sharon’s Story: Taking Action Viv’s Story: Evidencing Worth Discussion Conclusions References Chapter 3: Patriarchal Family, Gendered Society and Capitalist State in India Introduction Family and Patriarchy in India Patriarchal Society in India Patriarchal Indian State and Governments Capitalism and the Nature of Indian Patriarchy Women’s Movements and Contemporary Patriarchy in India Conclusion References Chapter 4: Gender Relations and Digital Financial Inclusion in India Introduction State of Women in Finance Digital Financial Inclusion and Its Global Significance Gendered Digital Divide Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojna and Bridging Gender Gaps Theorising the Digital Financial Inclusion Using the Framework of Intersectionality Bridging the Existing Policy Gaps Conclusion References Chapter 5: Women-led SHG Movement, Bank Linkage Programmes and Income of Urban Poor in India Introduction No Natural Meeting Point Between Urban Poor and the Bankers APUSP and Urban SHG Bank Linkage Programme The Working of Banking Committees as an Institutional Mechanism Under APUSP MEPMA and SHG Bank Linkage Programme MFI crisis in Andhra Pradesh and Effect on SHG Borrowers Limitations of SHG Bank Linkage Progarmme and Way Forward SHG-Bank Linkage Programme During Covid Conclusion References Chapter 6: Impact of Patriarchy on the Evolving Roles of Millennial Chinese Women Introduction History and Definition of Patriarchy Patriarchy and Confucianism Globalisation Perspective of Patriarchy Development of Patriarchy Evolution of Gender Norms and the Persistence of Patriarchy Social Expectation Under the Patriarchy Norms Methodology Research Design Data Collection Data Analysis Findings Thematic Analysis Examples from Interview Theme 1: Patriarchal Values Theme 2: Social Expectations Theme 3: Confucian Principles Coping Strategies Direct Confrontation Strategic Compliance Negotiating Within Confucian Constraints Discussion Limitations and Future Study Practice Conclusion References Chapter 7: Challenging Patriarchy: The Transformation of Women’s Roles Under Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 Introduction Historical Evolution of Patriarchy Theoretical Framework Introduction to Feminist Theories Case Studies and Examples Gender Stereotypes in the C-Suite Saudi Arabia and Current Social Changes Overview Sector-Specific Strategies Conclusion Final Thoughts References Chapter 8: Women Researchers in Pakistani Think Tanks Introduction Working Women in Pakistan Women Researchers in Pakistan Women Researchers in Pakistani Think Tanks Conclusion References Chapter 9: The Call for Help in Organizations; The Ongoing Patriarchy and Gender Stereotypes Women Face Within Cyprus Patriarchy and Gender Stereotypes The History of Cyprus Patriarchy and Gender Stereotypes Within the Cypriot Workplace Conclusion References Chapter 10: Family Traditions, Social Expectations, State Influence and the Fabric of Patriarchy Introduction Historical Overview Different Shades of Patriarchy in Rural and Urban Areas Conscious and Unconscious Biases Prevalent in the Society Decoding Patriarchy: Intersection of State, Society, and Family Role of State Role of Media Role of Society and Family A Way Forward Conclusion References Chapter 11: Exploring AI’s Strategic Impacts and Possibilities in Political Science and Manufacturing Industry: A Gender-Biased Perspective Introduction Is Technology Widening the Gender Gap? Automation, AI, and Female Employment From Skill-Biased Technical Change Towards Gender-Biased Technical Change? Women’s Labour Market Prospects Under the Prism of Artificial Intelligence Gendered Politics of AI Conclusion References Chapter 12: Modern Slavery of Women Workers in Bangladesh Introduction Modern Slavery and Exploitation Gender-Related Challenges, Societal Norms, and Economic Exploitation A Path to Minimising Social Exploitation Conclusion References Index