Deepak    <br/><br/>
Review of research on competency stigmatization of employees of affirmative action  

 - Third Concept  
 - 38(447), May, 2024: p.42-45   
<br/><br/> Research on competency stigmatization of employees benefiting from affirmative action suggests that these individuals may face negative perceptions regarding their qualifications and abilities. Studies indicate that affirmative action hires are sometimes viewed as less competent, even when their performance is objectively strong. One study found that employees associated with affirmative action programs were perceived as less capable, leading to smaller salary increases and limited career advancement. Another study explored how stereotype-based biases contribute to these negative perceptions, affecting both self-confidence and external evaluations. Additionally, research highlights that the stigma of incompetence can persist across different demographic groups, including women and racial minorities. These findings underscore the unintended consequences of affirmative action policies, where beneficiaries may struggle with workplace biases despite their qualifications. - Reproduced<br/>