Workplace segregation

Date and country of first publication

2005
United States

Definition

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Workplace segregation refers to the practice of separating employees or workforce based on their race, ethnicity, gender, or other protected characteristics. This form of discrimination involves creating separate spaces, facilities, or opportunities for certain groups, often resulting in unequal treatment and limited access to resources, opportunities, and job advancements. Workplace segregation goes against the principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion, and is considered illegal and unethical in many countries.

Further reading

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Hellerstein J.K.; Neumark D. (2008) "Workplace segregation in the United States: Race, ethnicity, and skill", Review of Economics and Statistics, 90(3), pp. 459-477. . DOI: [htttp://doi.org/10.1162/rest.90.3.459 10.1162/rest.90.3.459]

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