Language and Gendered Power Dynamics in Interviews

Interview language can reflect and enforce power imbalances, particularly disadvantaging women who may come from cultures with hierarchical communication patterns. Training interviewers to use empowering, respectful language and allowing culturally appropriate forms of self-expression supports fairer assessments.

Interview language can reflect and enforce power imbalances, particularly disadvantaging women who may come from cultures with hierarchical communication patterns. Training interviewers to use empowering, respectful language and allowing culturally appropriate forms of self-expression supports fairer assessments.

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