Within the workplace, deriving genuine enjoyment from being skilled at something, and using those skills and abilities to succeed, is a very rewarding experience. Women and men don’t feel rewarded in the same way however.
First, watch this film clip featuring Kirsten Miller, compliance manager at Uber.
Second, read this article from The Conversation and do the assignments.
1.1 What was your first impression of Kirsten Miller?
1.2 Describe Kirsten Miller’s job
1.3 Define ‘self-efficacy”
1.4 According to the article: What is the difference between men and women’s source of satisfaction at work?
1.5 According to the video: What is the difference between men and women’s perspective at work?
1.6 What is the imposter phenomenon?
2.1 How would you explain your own personality in light of your gender?
2.2 Since both sources describe men more as risk takers, how might that affect the rate in which women become entrepreneurs?
2.3 How can you validate stereotyping men or women in business?
2.4 Do you trust the Australian research used in Rachel Morrison’s article about gender differences at work?
2.5 What resources could you use to follow up on these findings?
2.6 How Does the imposter phenomenon apply to you?
3.1 Search the internet to either corroborate or negate the findings of the article and film clips.
3.2 Generate a plan to train men and women to appreciate their differences.
3.3 How could you change/improve the image women have in a STEMM work environment?
3.4 Make a list of characteristics you assume are masculine or feminine – identify where these ideas came from in your life.
3.5 Devise a quiz to study ‘self-efficacy’ or ‘imposter syndrome’ in your classmates.
Discover whether you master the essence of this case by completing the corresponding core assignments. If necessary, you can share your answers with your teacher or supervisor.
