{"id":4058,"date":"2024-08-22T05:56:45","date_gmt":"2024-08-22T10:56:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dallas1.one\/?p=4058"},"modified":"2025-05-19T07:47:00","modified_gmt":"2025-05-19T12:47:00","slug":"gender-stereotypes-still-shape-dallass-job-market","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dallas1.one\/en\/eternal\/gender-stereotypes-still-shape-dallass-job-market-4058","title":{"rendered":"Gender Stereotypes Still Shape Dallas\u2019s Job Market"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Despite decades of feminist advocacy, gender stereotypes continue to shape the way women are treated in the workforce. These outdated beliefs still limit countless women\u2019s careers\u2014and lives. In the 21st century, it\u2019s shocking that women are still labeled as \u201cweak,\u201d their potential underestimated, and their ambitions ridiculed. But this is the reality, including here in Dallas. Let\u2019s take a closer look at how it plays out in the city\u2019s job market. Continue reading on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/dallas1.one\/en\">dallas1.one<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a30a756dd890\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a30a756dd890\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/dallas1.one\/en\/eternal\/gender-stereotypes-still-shape-dallass-job-market-4058\/#A_Job_Market_That_Favors_Men\" >A Job Market That Favors Men<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dallas1.one\/en\/eternal\/gender-stereotypes-still-shape-dallass-job-market-4058\/#Women_in_Dallas_Earn_Less_Than_Men\" >Women in Dallas Earn Less Than Men<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/dallas1.one\/en\/eternal\/gender-stereotypes-still-shape-dallass-job-market-4058\/#Dallas_Women_Face_Poverty_More_Often_Than_Men\" >Dallas Women Face Poverty More Often Than Men<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/dallas1.one\/en\/eternal\/gender-stereotypes-still-shape-dallass-job-market-4058\/#One_Womans_Story_Mariama_Sagna\" >One Woman\u2019s Story: Mariama Sagna<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Job_Market_That_Favors_Men\"><\/span>A Job Market That Favors Men<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.dallas1.one\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2025\/05\/image-26.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4059\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.dallas1.one\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2025\/05\/image-26.png 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.dallas1.one\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2025\/05\/image-26-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.dallas1.one\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2025\/05\/image-26-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.dallas1.one\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2025\/05\/image-26-696x464.png 696w, https:\/\/cdn.dallas1.one\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2025\/05\/image-26-1068x712.png 1068w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Anyone scanning job listings in Dallas might not see signs that say \u201cMen Only,\u201d but local job seekers know the truth: male applicants often have the upper hand. A man\u2019s voice on the phone is more likely to get a call back. This bias is subtle but deeply ingrained\u2014and it\u2019s been around for decades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Why do employers in Dallas often lean toward hiring men? One reason is the persistent stereotype that men are more competent or more knowledgeable in their fields. Another is the outdated belief that men are more \u201creliable\u201d because they won\u2019t take maternity leave or need temporary replacements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These assumptions don\u2019t hold up to scrutiny\u2014they\u2019re rooted in sexism and belong in the past. Yet they still influence hiring decisions today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Women_in_Dallas_Earn_Less_Than_Men\"><\/span>Women in Dallas Earn Less Than Men<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"491\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.dallas1.one\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2025\/05\/image-27.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4062\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.dallas1.one\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2025\/05\/image-27.png 800w, https:\/\/cdn.dallas1.one\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2025\/05\/image-27-300x184.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.dallas1.one\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2025\/05\/image-27-768x471.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.dallas1.one\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2025\/05\/image-27-696x427.png 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Even when women do land jobs, they\u2019re often paid less than their male counterparts. A man with the same qualifications and experience may earn significantly more. And this isn\u2019t just anecdotal\u2014it\u2019s backed by data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dena Jackson, Chief Operating Officer of the Texas Women\u2019s Foundation, has spoken publicly about this issue. According to the foundation\u2019s research, men with a high school diploma in Texas often out-earn women who hold associate degrees. The numbers are stark: an average man with only a high school diploma earns around $36,000 a year, while a woman with an associate degree earns just $31,200.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On average, women in Texas earn <strong>$2.83 less per hour<\/strong> than men. Over the course of a year, that adds up to a difference of about <strong>$10,000<\/strong> for full-time workers. For Black and Latina women, the gap is even wider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Andrea Glispie, Director of Career Pathways at United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, points out that although women in Texas often pursue education more aggressively than men, it doesn\u2019t translate to equal pay. Their academic achievements are frequently dismissed by employers who still operate under gendered assumptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dallas_Women_Face_Poverty_More_Often_Than_Men\"><\/span>Dallas Women Face Poverty More Often Than Men<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.dallas1.one\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2025\/05\/image-29.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4068\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.dallas1.one\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2025\/05\/image-29.png 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.dallas1.one\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2025\/05\/image-29-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.dallas1.one\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2025\/05\/image-29-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.dallas1.one\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2025\/05\/image-29-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.dallas1.one\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2025\/05\/image-29-696x464.png 696w, https:\/\/cdn.dallas1.one\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2025\/05\/image-29-1068x712.png 1068w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The economic consequences of this inequality are devastating. Research from the Texas Women\u2019s Foundation shows that women in Texas cities\u2014including Dallas\u2014are far more likely to fall into poverty than men.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Dallas, roughly 2 in 10 Black or Latina women are at risk of becoming homeless if they don\u2019t marry or avoid personal setbacks. Households led by single mothers are almost twice as likely to live in poverty compared to those led by single fathers. Why? Because men are still more likely to be hired\u2014and hired at better pay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the COVID-19 pandemic, women in Dallas proved their resilience. In 2019, they made up 63% of the workforce in frontline sectors like healthcare, emergency services, and social work. It was a rare moment when their contributions were not only seen but valued.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To address these issues long-term, United Way launched the <strong>Pathways to Work<\/strong> initiative. This program connects sponsors, training providers, and employers to create clear career paths for unemployed and underemployed women. Thanks to Pathways to Work, many women in Dallas have found fulfilling jobs\u2014and the respect they\u2019ve long deserved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"One_Womans_Story_Mariama_Sagna\"><\/span>One Woman\u2019s Story: Mariama Sagna<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"830\" height=\"553\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.dallas1.one\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2025\/05\/image-30.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4071\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.dallas1.one\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2025\/05\/image-30.png 830w, https:\/\/cdn.dallas1.one\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2025\/05\/image-30-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.dallas1.one\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2025\/05\/image-30-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.dallas1.one\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2025\/05\/image-30-696x464.png 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 830px) 100vw, 830px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Mariama Sagna, a longtime Dallas resident, has firsthand experience with gender bias in the workplace. Over the years, she\u2019s held various roles in finance and IT. Despite her qualifications and experience, she\u2019s been repeatedly underestimated\u2014by bosses, coworkers, and especially clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She recalls being asked to bring in a male colleague to confirm answers she had already provided. The implication? That her expertise wasn\u2019t enough on its own. Mariama has degrees, years of experience, and a strong work ethic\u2014but still faces daily skepticism simply because she\u2019s a woman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Her frustration runs deep. She postponed starting a family to focus on her career, only to find that advancement was nearly impossible. The barriers weren\u2019t her abilities\u2014they were society\u2019s outdated views on gender.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Refusing to stay silent, Mariama is now an outspoken advocate for gender equality. She participates in local feminist-led initiatives like the Equality March and regularly speaks out against employers and government agencies that fail to treat women fairly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a tough road, but Mariama and others like her remain committed. They believe that one day, women in Dallas will be able to walk into interviews with confidence, land the jobs they deserve, and earn fair pay. That hope grows stronger each time a woman breaks through and proves what\u2019s possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sources:<\/strong><br>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasnews.com\/business\/2016\/04\/07\/gender-inequality-in-working-world-comes-with-big-price-tag-for-dallas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dallas News<\/a><br>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/txwf.org\/stereotypes-wage-gap-hamper-women-in-the-workplace-job-market\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Texas Women&#8217;s Foundation<\/a><br>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.txwf.org\/PDF\/Tarrant-County-Fact-Sheet-8-17-2018-Final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tarrant County Fact Sheet<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Despite decades of feminist advocacy, gender stereotypes continue to shape the way women are treated in the workforce. These outdated beliefs still limit countless women\u2019s careers\u2014and lives. In the 21st century, it\u2019s shocking that women are still labeled as \u201cweak,\u201d their potential underestimated, and their ambitions ridiculed. 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