Citation Suggestion
Please use the following Persistent Identifier (PID) to cite this document:
https://nbn-resolving.org/urn:nbn:de:0168-ssoar-71828-2
Exports for your reference manager
Dual Labor Market
[collection article]
Abstract
The dual labor market theory is one of the primary explanations for the gender differences in earnings. It shows that gender inequality and stereotypes lead to employment of men and women in different segments of the labor market characterized by various incomes. This theory is based on the hypothes... view more
The dual labor market theory is one of the primary explanations for the gender differences in earnings. It shows that gender inequality and stereotypes lead to employment of men and women in different segments of the labor market characterized by various incomes. This theory is based on the hypothesis that such markets are divided into segments, which are divided by different rules of conduct for workers and employers. Differences also include production conditions, terms of employment, productivity of employees, and the characteristics of the workers' jobs. This labor division is related to employee characteristics such as gender, age, and race that define their work environment and lifestyle.... view less
Classification
Labor Market Research
Women's Studies, Feminist Studies, Gender Studies
Free Keywords
employment; gender division of labor; labor; labour market; work
Collection Title
The Wiley-Blackwell Encyclopedia of Gender and Sexuality Studies
Editor
Naples, Nancy A.; Hoogland, Renee C.; Wickramasinghe, Maithree; Wong, Wai Ching Angela
Publication Year
2016
Publisher
Wiley-Blackwell
City
Malden, MA
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1002/9781118663219.wbegss529
ISBN
978-1-118-66321-9
Status
Preprint; peer reviewed
Licence
Deposit Licence - No Redistribution, No Modifications