Gender Inequality: Neo-Weberian Explanations of Gender Inequality Flashcards
(27 cards)
What form of labour market creates gender inequality?
Dual labour market
Which Neo-Weberians said there is a dual labour market?
Barron and Norris
Which gender is more likely to have jobs in the primary labour market?
Men
Name a job in the primary market
Being a lawyer
What does it mean if there is a dual labour market?
There are 2 labour markets in society
Which gender is more likely to have jobs in the secondary labour market?
Women
Name 2 aspects of the primary labour market jobs
Good pay, secure job
Name 2 aspects of the secondary labour market jobs
Low pay, insecure job
Name a job in the secondary market
Being a care worker
How many reasons did Barron and Norris identify for why women will go into the secondary labour market?
3
What is the first reason Barron and Norris said women will be in the secondary labour market in relation to stereotypes?
Many higher-level employers will apply outdated stereotypes to women
What is the impact of outdated stereotypes being applied to women when looking for a higher status job?
They will be less likely to get the job
What is the second reason Barron and Norris said women will be in the secondary labour market in relation to women’s long-term consistency in a job?
Some women will want to start a family at some point in their career, which will take time away from their career
What is the impact on experience if women need a maternity break for their career?
They will have less experience than men
What is the third reason Barron and Norris said women will be in the secondary labour market in relation to the legal framework for women in work?
The legal framework for women in work is weak
What is the reality with the 1970 Equal Pay Act?
It has not reduced the gender pay gap for women
Name 2 acts passed for the benefit of women in the workplace
1970 Equal Pay Act, 1975 Sex Discrimination Act
What does horizontal segregation describe?
How one industry can be occupied by mostly one gender
Which group found women made up 82% of social care workers?
Skills for Care
Which section of Feminism would agree that the gender pay gap has not been reduced?
Radical Feminism
Name a society within Radical Feminism
Fawcett Society
How many reasons did the Fawcett Society identify for why the gender pay gap persists?
4
According to the Fawcett Society, what is the first reason for the gender pay gap in relation to discrimination?
Many women will be dismissed from their jobs when they become mothers
According to the Fawcett Society, what is the second reason for the gender pay gap in relation to caring responsibilities?
Women will have to spend more time looking after their family
