However, a second explanation for the gender satisfaction paradox lies in the impor-
tance of expectations, i.e. those who expect less from their jobs will be more satisfied
with their jobs. As Clark (1997)) argues women will be more satisfied than a man with
the same objective characteristics if women expect less from their job. Indeed, (Clark
(1997)) finds that women and men with similar expectations do not differ in their job
satisfaction. However, none of these studies consider that gender-specific stereotypes
might influence the job satisfaction and therefore the preferences of individuals.