J.K. Rowling, when submitting her first drafts of the Harry Potter books to publishers, chose to disguise her gender by using initials rather than her first name-Joanne-because she was concerned that publishers might reject a story about a boy wizard if they knew it was written by a woman. Rowling's fears illustrate what sociological principle?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Rowling's decision to use initials instead of her full name to avoid potential gender bias from publishers demonstrates how everyday social interactions, such as the submission and evaluation of literary work, can perpetuate patterns of inequality based on gender.

JK Rowling, When Submitting Her First Drafts of the Harry