Gender imbalance in the labor market: causes and features
https://doi.org/10.26907/2079-5912.2024.1.62-69
Abstract
The article examines current research on labor mobility and gender inequality in the labor market: occupational segregation, unequal pay and the «maternity penalty». The study of the impact of gender stereotypes, social foundations, choice of educational path and professional environment on wage disparities between women and men was conducted. Wage imbalances are widespread around the world and affect the majority of economic sectors and employment types. In Russia data on the gender pay gap varies widely by region, economic sector and occupational group, and where male employment prevails, the rate of disparity is often higher. The recommendations from international organizations on equalizing women and men in labor rights are given.
About the Authors
M. Yu. Eflova
Kazan (Volga) Federal University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Eflova Maria Yurievna - Doctor of Sociological Sciences, Professor of the Department of General and Ethnic Sociology, Institute of Social and Philosophical Sciences and Mass Communications
Kazan, 420008
М. A. Viugina
Kazan (Volga) Federal University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Viugina Maria Andreevna - postgraduate student, Institute of Social and Philosophical Sciences and Mass Communications, Department of General and Ethnic Sociology
Kazan, 420008
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Eflova M.Yu., Viugina М.A. Gender imbalance in the labor market: causes and features. The Kazan Socially-Humanitarian Bulletin. 2024;(1 (64)):62-69. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.26907/2079-5912.2024.1.62-69
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