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This study examined possible differential treatment by and negative attitudes of civilian male co-workers and male supervisors toward civilian female workers in traditionally male-dominated blue-collar jobs. Surveys were completed by 53 male supervisors and 327 male co-workers of four departments of a large government agency. Male supervisors indicated they would not treat female employees differently than they have treated male employees. Male co-workers, however, reported they have treated other male co-workers more favorably than they would treat female co-workers. In addition, supervisors, compared with male co-workers, reported more favorable attitudes toward female workers.
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Palmer, H.T., Lee, J.A. Female workers' acceptance in traditionally male-dominated blue-collar jobs. Sex Roles 22, 607–626 (1990). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00288238
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