
Mats Alvesson
Professor

Gender and organization : Toward a differentiated understanding
Author
Summary, in English
This paper treats a number of issues within the area of gender and organization. Alternative approaches are discussed — from comparing groups of women and men in organizations to using gender as a metaphor for illuminating the character of organizations. The limitations of generalizations on the relationship between gender and organizations are indicated. Instead of advocating a unitary feminine view and making just one case against male-domination and discrimination in organizations, differences between groups of women and a multiplicity of forms of masculinity in working life are suggested. In order to better understand gender bias and conflicts in organizations, a differentiated understanding of gender/ organization relations is suggested, based on an organizational symbolism approach.
Publishing year
1992
Language
English
Pages
73-103
Publication/Series
Organization Studies
Volume
13
Issue
1
Document type
Journal article
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Topic
- Gender Studies
- Sociology
Status
Published
ISBN/ISSN/Other
- ISSN: 1741-3044