The Effects of Empowerment Messages on the Perceptions of Women’s Role in Gender Inequality by Jae Yun Kim

This dissertation by Jae Yun Kim explores the societal consequences of “women’s empowerment” ideologies, which focus on women overcoming “internal barriers”—such as lack of confidence or ambition—as the primary solution to workplace gender inequality. Through a series of six empirical studies, the research examines how these popular cultural messages affect public understanding and attributions of responsibility regarding workplace inequality.