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“Although self-reported endorsement of sexist attitudes didn’t predict hiring bias, self-reported objectivity in decision making did.” quote by Cordelia Fine
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“Although self-reported endorsement of sexist attitudes didn’t predict hiring bias, self-reported objectivity in decision making did.”

Cordelia Fine

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Source Journal Article: “Sexist Attitudes and Hiring Bias” by Cordelia Fine, 2020

People’s self‑perceived objectivity predicts bias more than their expressed sexist views.

In simple terms: Objectivity matters more than stated attitudes.

Key Takeaway

Check for hidden biases in decision‑making.

Themes

bias gender objectivity decisionmaking

Mood

critical analytical

Type

research academic

When to use this quote

  • recruitment
  • performance reviews
  • policy design

Key Concepts

socialpsychology implicitbias selfreporting

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can organizations measure true objectivity?
  • What safeguards reduce hidden bias?
A Different Perspective

Self‑reports may be unreliable; objective metrics needed.

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