Kheiron Module 3

Factor Effect on mentoring Different generation s - Disparate expectations about teamwork and leadership. - Senior mentor may underestimate junior mentee's digital fluency or vision of diversity. Shared community goals - Differences in norms of politeness and communication (direct vs. indirect). - Different interpretations of power and hierarchy: in hierarchical cultures the mentee may be silenced. Or using paternalistic communication that infantilises women just because they are women, or treating an older person differently just because she is older. Cultures : In cultures where harmony is valued over confrontation, the mentee may not express her real needs; the mentor, failing to detect them, steers the relationship towards outcomes that do not satisfy the female mentee. Generations : A baby boomer mentor may inadvertently undervalue the creative contributions of a millennial or Gen Z mentee, labelling them as ‘inexperience’. Gender challenges, from structural barriers and stereotypes that lead to violence, wage gaps, and care overload, to the lack of role models in rural areas, intergenerational clashes, and unconscious biases in mentoring, limit equal access to opportunities and resources; therefore, context-sensitive support that acknowledges these dynamics and fosters dialogue, diverse perspectives, and trust is key to empowering women, non- binary, and LGTBIQ+ individuals in their personal and professional development. Gender Perspective, Diversity and Inclusion in Mentoring 09