Gender Inequality at Work

The tremendous increase of women in the workforce over recent decades has led to the comparable growth of research examining the ways inequality is perpetuated--or amended--in the workplace. This collection of 14 articles addresses many of the dimensions of gender inequality at work, considering issues such as pay equity, the impact of feminization on specific professions, barriers to womens′ advancement in corporate hierarchies, and other crucial topics. These empirical studies include analyses of original surveys, secondary analyses of large data sets, and historical studies assaying the significance of personal, family, and structural factors with regard to gender in the workplace. The extent to which women have succeeded in reducing inequality at work is a hotly debated topic among the contributors, all of whom support their positions with solid research. This book is ideally suited to professionals researching the work/gender interface, and will be invaluable for advanced courses in gender, work, and management.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0803956967
• ISBN13: 9780803956964
• Release Date: November 1994
• Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc
• Length: 448 Pages
• Weight: 1.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 1.5" x 6.0"