Negative Effects of the Exposure to Sexism on Women's Performance and Job Satisfaction: a multi-group analysis between STEM and non-STEM workplace

The gender gap is a highly topical issue, of universal nature and imbuing the culture, science, economy and all formal and informal social groups. Sexist assumptions about women and men, manifested as gender stereotypes, are partially responsible for these inequalities, and negatively affecting performance, sense of belonging, mental health and job satisfaction. The aim of this study is to examine the impact that sexism could have on performance and job satisfaction in a sample of female workers in STEM and non-STEM sectors.