Labor market segregation

Date and country of first publication

1988
Israel

Definition

Labor market segregation refers to the unequal and discriminatory distribution of individuals into different types of jobs or sectors based on characteristics such as gender, race, ethnicity, or age. This segregation can result in certain groups of people being concentrated in low-paying, low-skilled jobs with limited opportunities for advancement, while other groups have better access to higher-paying, more prestigious positions. This can contribute to inequalities in income, career opportunities, and overall quality of life for marginalized groups. Efforts to address labor market segregation often involve policies and initiatives aimed at promoting diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity in the workforce.

Synonyms

The following terms are synonymous with labor market segregation:

labour market segregation.

References and literature addressing this segregation form under these synonymous terms can be found below.

Related segregation forms

Labor market segregation is frequently discussed in the literature with the following segregation forms:

gender segregation, residential segregation, racial segregation, ethnic segregation, sex segregation, occupational segregation, workplace segregation, occupational gender 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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Labor market segregation appears in the following literature

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