Exploring Gender Bias in Leadership: A Self-Assessment and Reflection

ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS:

Instructions
Review and complete the leadership instrument on pages 420 – 423. Follow the instructions carefully and give yourself a score. In this essay, share your score and what you believe it tells you about your own gender bias, whether it be implicit or unconscious.
What do you learn about yourself in this assessment? How will you use this information in your leadership development?
This assignment should be a minimum of 600 words and include a minimum of three APA-formatted academic sources from research to support your insights, in addition to the citation for the actual assessment.

HOW TO WORK ON THIS ASSIGNMENT (EXAMPLE ESSAY / DRAFT)

Unconscious biases that could influence decisions and interactions with others must be identified and addressed by leaders. So, to evaluate my gender prejudice, I filled out the leadership instrument on pages 420–423. I gave myself a 4 out of 5 after carefully reading the directions and executing them.

This result indicates that I may have some unintentional prejudice toward one gender over another. This assessment reveals that even though I feel I treat both genders equally and have no purpose of discriminating against either, my thoughts and actions might not be in line with my objectives. In light of my results, I understand the need to examine my bias in greater detail and pinpoint any areas where my leadership style may benefit from reform.

I discovered through this examination that my prejudice may be a result of society’s standards and preconceptions that have been ingrained in me since I was a small child. Since these prejudices are frequently ingrained deeply in our subconscious, it can be challenging to recognize them. However, I am more conscious of my mental processes and behavior as a result of taking the time to consider my score and likely explanations.

I intend to apply this knowledge to my leadership growth going forward by making an intentional effort to confront my biases and make sure that my deeds reflect my values. I’m aware that to accomplish this, I’ll need to do a lot of introspection and remain dedicated to developing my leadership skills.

I looked to scholarly studies to back up my observations to comprehend gender bias in leadership better. Despite having similar qualifications, women are frequently passed over for leadership roles in favor of their male colleagues, according to one study (Eagly & Carli, 2007). According to a different study, people who are conscious of their personal biases are more inclined to confront them and make better decisions (Devine et al., 2012). These results emphasize the significance of leadership bias awareness and purposeful commitment to address.

Finally, completing the leadership instrument has given me insightful knowledge about my personal gender bias. Even though I gave myself a relatively high score, I am aware of the necessity for continual self-analysis and a dedication to confronting my biases. I may become a more successful and inclusive leader by remaining aware of my biases and actively addressing them.

References:

A. H. Eagly and L. L. Carli (2007). The maze of leadership and women. 62–71 in Harvard Business Review, 85(9).

Austin, A. J., Cox, W. T., Forscher, P. S., and Devine, P. G. (2012). Implicit bias reduction over the long term: A habit-breaking program. 48(6), 1267–1278, Journal of Experimental Social Psychology.

 

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