Male segregation

Date and country of first publication

2010
Spain

Definition

Male segregation refers to the separation of males from females in certain settings or activities. This can occur in various environments, such as schools, sports teams, military units, prisons, or social events.

There are many reasons why male segregation may occur, such as cultural norms, religious beliefs, safety concerns, or practical considerations. For example, in some cultures, it is customary for males and females to be separated in social gatherings or religious ceremonies. In sports, there may be separate teams or leagues for males and females based on physical differences and skill levels.

While male segregation may have some benefits, such as providing a sense of comfort or privacy for individuals, it can also contribute to gender inequality and reinforce stereotypes. It is important to consider the implications of male segregation and work towards creating more inclusive and diverse environments.

Notes

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Further reading

Amuedo-Dorantes C., De La Rica S. (2006) The Role of Segregation and Pay Structure on the Gender Wage Gap: Evidence from Matched Employer Employee Data for Spain. B.E. Journal of Economic Analysis and Policy, 5(1), -. De Gruyter Open Ltd.[1]

Cai H., Wu X. (2006) Social changes and occupational gender inequality. Chinese Sociology and Anthropology, 38(4), 37-53. [2]

Mumford K., Smith P.N. (2009) What determines the part time and gender earnings gaps in Britain: Evidence from the workplace. Oxford Economic Papers, 61(SPEC. ISS.), i56-i75. [3]

Alonso-Villar O., Del Río C. (2010) Segregation of female and male workers in Spain: Occupations and industries. Hacienda Publica Espanola, 194(3), 91-121. [4]

Johnson B.J., Crum-Cano B.D. (2011) Glass walls in urban planning: An examination of policy type and gender segregation within a profession. Review of Public Personnel Administration, 31(4), 386-409. [5]

Sikora J., Pokropek A. (2012) Gender segregation of adolescent science career plans in 50 countries. Science Education, 96(2), 234-264. [6]

Simón H. (2012) The gender gap in earnings: An international comparison with European matched employer employee data. Applied Economics, 44(15), 1985-1999. [7]

Kompa K., Witkowska D. (2018) Factors affecting men’s and women’s earnings in Poland. Economic Research-Ekonomska Istrazivanja, 31(1), 252-269. Taylor and Francis Ltd..[8]

Agrizzi D., Soobaroyen T., Alsalloom A. (2021) Spatiality and accounting: The case of female segregation in audit firms. Accounting, Organizations and Society, 93(), -. Elsevier Ltd.[9]

Lugo D.C., Fernández D.D., Heras R.L., Pérez R.E.R. (2022) Female segregation: A Mexico Spain comparison. The Economics of Women and Work in the Global Economy, 99-129. Taylor and Francis Inc..[10]

Khan M.Z., Said R., Mazlan N.S., Nor N.M. (2023) Measuring the occupational segregation of males and females in Pakistan in a multigroup context. Humanities and Social Sciences Communications, 10(1), -. Springer Nature.[11]