In Phillip Goldberg's study, participants judged the articles written by male authors to be of higher quality than those written by female authors. This finding implies that

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The finding that participants judged male-authored articles to be of higher quality than female-authored articles suggests that gender-role stereotypes can create a self-fulfilling prophecy that promotes sex differences in career choice. This may lead to fewer opportunities for women in certain fields and perpetuate gender inequality. It does not imply that gender-role stereotypes are harmless or accurate, nor does it suggest that these stereotypes directly influence writing ability.

In Phillip Goldberg's Study, Participants Judged the Articles Written by Male