Masculine titles are sexist and undermine women's roles as leaders at work, study claims

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'From chairman to salesman, many job titles typically feature the word 'man.'

Now, a study claims that these typically masculine titles are sexist and undermine women's roles as leaders at work.

Researchers from the University of Houston found that the title of Chairman increases assumptions that a leader is a man, more than the title of Chair.

Allison M.N. Archer, who led the study, said: 'While some dismiss gender-neutral titles as "political correctness", this research suggests that implicitly sexist language in masculine titles reinforces stereotypes that tie masculinity to leadership and consequently, weaken the connection between women and leadership.''