Record Number |
18529 |
ISBN |
9781760105686 |
Corporate Author |
Australia. Parliament.. Senate.. Finance and Public Administration References Committee. |
Title |
Gender segregation in the workplace and its impact on women's economic equality [electronic resource] / The Senate Finance and Public Administration References Committee. |
Published |
Canberra, ACT : The Senate, 2017. |
Collation |
1 electronic text (xvi, 80 p. : ill.) : PDF file. |
General Note |
"June 2017" |
Chair: Senator Jenny McAllister. |
Bibliography Note |
Includes bibliographical references. |
Contents Note |
List of Recommendations -- Executive Summary -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Nature and extent of gender segregation in Australia -- 3. Factors driving workplace gender segregation in Australia -- 4. Economic consequences of gender segregation for women -- 5. Approaches to addressing gender segregation and equal remuneration in comparable jurisdictions -- 6. Conclusions and recommendations -- Government senators' dissenting and additional comments -- Appendices. |
Summary Note |
This inquiry was called by the Senate to investigate gender segregation in the workplace and its impact on women's economic equality. Topics include the nature and extent of industrial and occupational gender segregation, the driving factors, the contribution to the gender pay gap and other economic consequences for women, and possible interventions, including measures to encourage women's participation in male-dominated occupations and industries, measures to improve conditions in female-dominated occupations and industries, and measures to promote pay equity. This report presents the inquiry's findings and recommendations. Gender segregation across occupations and industries is the second most significant contributor to the pay gap between men and women in Australia, after sex discrimination. By international standards, Australia has a highly gender segregated workforce, with 60% of employees working in an industry dominated by a single gender. This is due not just to individual choices and actions, but because individuals' choices are constrained by a range of structural factors and social norms - for example, caring responsibilities, the availability of flexible work, and expectations about traditional gender roles. |
System Details Note |
Mode of access: via the internet. |
Subject |
Sex discrimination in employment -- Australia |
Sex discrimination in employment -- Australia -- Economic aspects |
Women -- Australia -- Employment |
Added Name |
McAllister, Jenny |
Internet Site |
http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Senate/Finance_and_Public_Administration/Gendersegregation/Report |
See Also |
http://apo.org.au/node/93916 |