Vertical gender segregation

Date and country of first publication

1992
United Kingdom

Definition

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Vertical gender segregation refers to the unequal distribution of men and women in different levels and positions within an organization or industry. This type of segregation occurs when men and women are concentrated in different types of jobs, with men more likely to occupy higher managerial or leadership roles, while women are more likely to hold lower-level or support positions. This form of segregation reinforces gender stereotypes and limits women's opportunities for advancement and equal representation in the workforce. Efforts to address vertical gender segregation include equal opportunity policies, mentorship programs, and initiatives to promote gender diversity in leadership roles.

Further reading

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Jordan E. (2002) "Suitable and remunerative employment': The feminization of hospital dispensing in late nineteenth century England", Social History of Medicine, 15(3), pp. 429-456. . DOI: [htttp://doi.org/10.1093/shm/15.3.429 10.1093/shm/15.3.429]

Crompton R.; le Feuvre N. (2003) "Continuity and change in the gender segregation of the medical profession in Britain and France", International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy, 23(4-5), pp. 36-58. . DOI: [htttp://doi.org/10.1108/01443330310790507 10.1108/01443330310790507]

Watts M.J. (2005) "On the conceptualisation and measurement of horizontal and vertical occupational gender segregation", European Sociological Review, 21(5), pp. 481-488. . DOI: [htttp://doi.org/10.1093/esr/jci034 10.1093/esr/jci034]

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Poggio B. (2010) "Vertical segregation and gender practices. Perspectives of analysis and action", Gender in Management: An International Journal, 25(6), pp. 428-437. . DOI: [htttp://doi.org/10.1108/17542411011069864 10.1108/17542411011069864]

Kosyakova Y.; Kurakin D.; Blossfeld H.-P. (2014) "Horizontal and Vertical Gender Segregation in Russia Changes upon Labour Market Entry before and after the Collapse of the Soviet Regime", European Sociological Review, 31(5), pp. 573-590. Oxford University Press. DOI: [htttp://doi.org/10.1093/esr/jcv060 10.1093/esr/jcv060]

Longarela I.R. (2017) "Explaining vertical gender segregation: a research agenda", Work, Employment and Society, 31(5), pp. 861-871. SAGE Publications Ltd. DOI: [htttp://doi.org/10.1177/0950017016668133 10.1177/0950017016668133]

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