Acker's theory of bureaucratic control and society's gender systems

(Advanced power framework) Acker is like Michels also pessimistic of Weber's belief in formal-rational authority being the fairest way of leadership. He thinks that the continuous rationalization of organizations results in increased inequality, and that no room for people's emotions or beliefs exist in organizations where rationalization has been taken far. He says that the formalization has resulted in businesses being designed for men to succceed in, but only through the assistance of women outside of work. This means that the only way for a male to succeed, is given that he has a wife who takes care of the home and children. Because a prerequisite to succeed in organizations which are male in their nature is for women to be distanced, this means female working conditions are worsened. Thus, Acker's theories have an explanatory value for gender norms and discrimination.