Industrial sex segregation

1992
united states

Industrial sex segregation refers to the division of men and women into separate roles and occupations within a particular industry or workplace. This practice often leads to discrimination, unequal opportunities, and limited advancement for one gender over the other. In industrial settings, women are typically assigned to lower-paying, lower-skilled jobs, while men are more likely to hold positions of power and authority. This segregation perpetuates gender stereotypes and limits the potential for gender equality in the workplace. Efforts to reduce industrial sex segregation include promoting diversity and inclusion, providing equal access to training and advancement opportunities, and challenging traditional gender roles and expectations.

Further reading

Cook A.; Minnotte K.L. (2008) "Occupational and industry sex segregation and the work family interface", Sex Roles, 59(11-12), pp. 800-813. . DOI: 10.1007/s11199-008-9484-5

Minnotte K.L.; Cook A.; Minnotte M.C. (2010) "Occupation and industry sex segregation, gender, and workplace support: The use of flexible scheduling policies", Journal of Family Issues, 31(5), pp. 656-680. . DOI: 10.1177/0192513X09348593

Rosenfeld R.A.; Van Buren M.E.; Kalleberg A.L. (1998) "Gender Differences in Supervisory Authority: Variation among Advanced Industrialized Democracies", Social Science Research, 27(1), pp. 23-49. . DOI: 10.1006/ssre.1997.0609

Jacobs J.A.; Lim S.T. (1992) "Trends in Occupational and Industrial Sex Segregation in 56 Countries, 1960 1980", Work and Occupations, 19(4), pp. 450-486. . DOI: 10.1177/0730888492019004006