social inequalities: gender, kmr, paper 2 key words Flashcards
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gender pay gap
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average difference of wages between men and women
2
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horizontal segregation
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- women and men being employed in different occupations
- women are often employed in the 3 c’s
- these are often low paid jobs
3
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vertical segregation
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- women are more likely to be in lower paid positions in organisations
- linked to the glass ceiling, but the glass ceiling is only one reason for it
4
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social mobility
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movement of individuals between social classes
5
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new man
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increase of stay at home dads
6
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dual burden
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women work and do housework
7
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triple shift
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work, housework, childcare and
8
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invisible work
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tasks that go unnoticed eg. cleaning the toilet, stocking cupboards
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