Date:
Friday, February 7, 2020 - 12:10pm
Speaker:
Dr. Kerri Johnson
Speaker University:
UCLA/visiting scholar at NYU
Venue:
CU 133
Colloquia
More Info:
Abstract: Impressions of others tend to be remarkably well-calibrated, and they often rely on cues in the face and body. In this talk, I will showcase the ubiquitous impact of gendered facial cues on consequential social judgments ranging from competence to scientific acumen. First, I will show that gendered facial cues shape impressions and evaluations of other people, with an emphasis on how “looking the part” impacts perceived competence in both politicians and scholars. Then I will extend these observations to a group level, describing the important implications of visible gender diversity workplace settings for bolstering feelings of fit/belonging and minimizing perceived hostility and sexism.
