SDGs Managers’ Assessment Bias and Their Implications for Preventing Violence Against Women in Companies

Abstract

This study explores the role of managers’ perceptions of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in preventing violence against women in companies. Surveying 673 managers in Lima, Peru, it found gender-based discrepancies in SDG priorities, with men leaning toward industry goals and women toward well-being and gender equality. Socially ingrained gender biases influence prevention strategies: men often comply with mandatory measures, while women opt for noncompulsory strategic actions. Notably, a high valuation of SDG-5 (gender equality) correlates with diverse prevention efforts. The findings highlight the importance of addressing gender bias in company practices and improving business school formation.

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gender equality Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)corporate social responsibility violence prevention gender bias

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