Topic > Gender Segregation in the Workplace - 1017

Sexual segregation in the workplace is the concept of men and women being separated into very different workforces. For example, men are generally managers and CEOs, while women are generally typists or secretaries. Although this segregation is changing, it is doing so at a minimal pace. As Jacob says in his article, “For every female news anchor, there are literally thousands of women working in traditional female environments, like at a receptionist's desk, in an elementary school classroom, or at a fast food counter. " This statement puts the problem of sexual segregation in a very understandable and recognizable form. The workplace will never be as safe and enjoyable for women as long as there is so much stigma against women in better paid jobs. This sexual segregation on the job causes many overqualified women to have to settle for jobs they don't want. Until employers have the ability to eliminate latent biases, whether through blind interviews or some other method, the workplace. will not be improved to the level of equity with