The Impact of Perceived Gender Discrimination on Job Performance

Abstract

In recent years, the gender discrimination faced by female employees throughout their careers has attracted increasing attention. The marginalization and unequal treatment of women in the labor market has become a social reality, and women, especially young women, they have become one of the groups in the labor market that raise social concerns about gender discrimination in the workplace. Therefore, this paper analyses how gender discrimination in the workplace affects female employees' job opportunities, career development, remuneration and psychological well-being, which also has an impact on their work performance. This paper also analyses workplace gender discrimination by referring equity sensitivity theory. It is found that gender discrimination may lead to unequal job opportunities, making women limited in promotion and leadership positions. In addition, employees who suffer from gender discrimination face psychological pressure, which may lead to emotional instability, decreased self-esteem and job satisfaction. Based on the summary and research, this paper proposes solution measures to deal with workplace gender discrimination from the perspectives of society, schools, enterprises and individuals. By delving into the study of workplace gender discrimination, this paper can help society better understand the existence and causes of gender discrimination, which can help promote more targeted policies and practices by governments, organizations and businesses to promote justice and workplace diversity. In addition, this paper suggests that subsequent research could delve deeper into how workplace culture and leadership styles influence gender discrimination, exploring the role of leaders' roles and organizational cultures in shaping gender equality.