It is easy to believe, after decades of research and ever-increasing awareness, that gender bias issues in our classrooms have subsided. Our current students, both undergraduate and many graduate, comprise what is arguably one of the most equity-aware generations in history. Equality, fair treatment, and unbiased interactions should be the norm among our business students. This simple but remarkably effective exercise suggests otherwise. For instructors using mixed-gender student teams for classroom projects, this exercise will provide a powerful opening to meaningful discussions about gender-based perceptions while supporting equity, inclusion, and improved team performance.
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