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vertical segregation

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Concentration of women and men in different grades, levels of responsibility or positions.

See also: horizontal segregation

Additional notes and information

Sources

(1) European Commission (1998). 100 Words for Equality: A Glossary of Terms on Equality between Women and Men; (2) Bettio, F., and Verashchagina, A. (2009). Gender Segregation in the Labour Market. Root Causes, Implications and Policy Responses in the EU.

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Related term:
glass ceiling
Broader term:
gender balance
Synonym:
employment segregation
URI: 
https://eige.europa.eu/taxonomy/term/1423?lang=en
Filed under: 
Care, work and economy
Work

 

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