Weberian

Question 1

Barron and Norris

Answer 1

‘Dual labour’ market theory focuses on gender inequalities in employment. There are two types of labour market: social e have Primary labour market = high pay, high status, job security, good working conditions and favourable promotion prospects. e content This Secondary labour market = lower paid jobs with less security, inferior working conditions and few opportunities for promotion. Women are more likely than men to be in the secondary labour market. Three reasons for this

Question 2

Zimmerman and Hartnett

Answer 2

More in secondary labour market due to :Women’s ‘unsuitability’ = evidence that employers may hold stereotypical beliefs about the ‘unsuitability of women for primary-sector roles. E.g. employers in the 1990s subscribed to myths and negative stereotypes about women.

Question 3

Abbot and Wallace

Answer 3

In secondary labour market due to:women are more likely to have a Disrupted career development due to social pressure to have a family. Also the idea that husbands career and pay is often more important.

Question 4

Coussins

Answer 4

Secondary labour market due to: Weak legal and political framework supporting women = Equal Pay and Sex Discrimination Acts are ineffective. Coussins (1976) doubted the commitment of governments to eliminate gender inequality. (Government should promote free and cheap nursery care and encourage employers to provide crèche facilities).