Gender Quotas: Why is the myth of meritocracy so sticky?
Our latest research explores why the belief in meritocracy continues to be a major barrier to the acceptance of gender quotas in Australian workplaces. The study investigates how deeply held cultural values and workplace norms contribute to resistance, and what can be done to shift perceptions towards more equitable and inclusive leadership.
“Mentioning the word ‘quota’ in any context is likely to elicit an emotional response from both men and women. Usually for or against and less commonly with a willingness to explore the conversation and understand what sits behind the emotion. That is why research like this and the discussion that it promotes, is so important…”
