Gamma bias

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Gamma bias refers to a cognitive gender bias theory developed by Seager & Barry (2019).[1]

Gamma bias

Gamma bias entails the interrelation of two concurrent biases: alpha bias (exaggerating or magnifying gender differences) and beta bias (ignoring or minimizing gender differences). Gamma bias occurs when one gender difference is minimized while simultaneously another is magnified, resulting in a doubling of the resultant cognitive distortion.[2]

The authors state that gamma bias often works to magnify women's issues and achievements and to minimize men's issues and achievements. Alternatively, the dynamic is reversed and employed to minimize negative female traits and behaviors, while magnifying or exaggerating any negative male traits or behaviors.


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