Virginia Valian Bücher

How colleges and universities can live up to their ideals of diversity, and why inclusivity and excellence go hand in hand.

The book explores the systemic barriers to women's professional advancement, highlighting the role of implicit gender schemas that shape perceptions and evaluations of both genders. Valian draws on interdisciplinary research to illustrate how these subtle biases lead to men being overrated and women underrated in the workplace. By examining the accumulation of small differences in behavior and evaluation, the author reveals the underlying reasons for the lack of women in positions of power and prestige, offering insights into the broader implications for society.