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2025 AOM Annual Meeting

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Session: 25901: Women Experiences In Male-Dominated Contexts

14692: Merit or Misstep? The Opportunities and Risks of Algorithmic Hiring for Women in Male-Dominated Field (session 25901)

Monday, July 28, 2025
17:15 - 18:45 CEST (GMT+2)
Location: Bella Center: Hall B- B5-m3
Session Type: Paper Session
Orientation: Practice,Research,Diversity
Shareable link: https://cdmcd.co/AB7wbM
This research explores how algorithmic hiring impacts perceptions of women in male-dominated fields, addressing biases tied to diversity initiatives and tokenism. Across five studies, findings reveal that women hired through algorithms are perceived as more meritorious compared to those selected by humans, as algorithms are viewed as less prone to bias. Studies 1a and 1b show this merit-enhancing effect, while Study 2 identifies perceived reduced discriminatory capacity as the mechanism. Study 3 confirms these results, noting that biased algorithms reverse the effect. Study 4 delves into mental representations, showing that women hired by algorithms are seen as more masculine and dominant, reflecting gender stereotypes. The research contributes to understanding tokenism, algorithm psychology, and diversity management, emphasizing that while algorithms can improve perceptions, they may also reinforce existing stereotypes. The study advocates for careful algorithmic design and systemic changes to address underlying biases in workplace diversity efforts.

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