Diversity And Equal Opportunities Flashcards
Three main points to cover
Why does this pay gap still exist? Is it the way children are raised which causes different gender characteristics? Why does it go unnoticed or even claimed not to exist by men?
Which films relates to diversity and equal opportunities?
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Definition of gender characteristics
Set of characteristics normally associated with masculinity or femininity within a given culture.
Why does the pay gap still exist?
Social norm of looking after children means that women need part time jobs.
Sex segregated labour market use example of (female)carer/ bin man(male) both similarly skilled jobs but carer is on minimum wage with bin men earning up to £30,000 a year.
What are children typically taught which causes workplace differences?
Men are taught to be competitive and confident
Woman are taught to be quiet and respectful.
Why do men claim it does not exist? 2 reasons
Since the inequality does not start in the words and actions of managers, but in the subconscious and social norms of society. It’s harder to notice.
Because men do not want to see it, its threatening to men’s current more favourable position.
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When talking about bin men and carers. Direct link.
