Horizontal segregation

Date and country of first publication

1986
United Kingdom

Definition

Horizontal segregation refers to the division and separation of individuals in the workforce based on certain characteristics, such as gender, race, ethnicity, or age. It refers to the tendency for individuals with specific characteristics to be concentrated in certain industries, job roles, or occupations, while being underrepresented in others.

For example, horizontal segregation of gender occurs when women are overrepresented in certain industries like education and healthcare, while men dominate fields like engineering and technology. Similarly, horizontal segregation based on race or ethnicity can be observed when certain racial or ethnic groups are concentrated in specific job roles or industries.

Horizontal segregation can lead to inequalities and limited opportunities for certain groups. It can result in unequal pay, limited career progression, and perpetuate stereotypes and biases. Efforts to reduce horizontal segregation involve promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace, creating equal opportunities for all individuals to access and thrive in a variety of industries and job roles.

Related segregation forms

Horizontal segregation is frequently discussed in the literature with the following segregation forms:

vertical segregation, gender segregation, occupational segregation, occupational gender segregation, sex segregation, residential segregation, occupational sex segregation, horizontal gender segregation, hierarchical segregation, hierarchical employment segregation, social segregation, class segregation

This visualization is based on the study The Multidisciplinary Landscape of Segregation Research.

For the complete network of interrelated segregation forms, please refer to:

• First year of publication

• Louvain clusters

• Betweenness centrality

• Disciplines in which segregation forms first emerged (Scopus database).

Notes

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Horizontal segregation appears in the following literature

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