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The contributors address one of the most topical and pressing areas of inequality experienced by women in the UK: inequality in the labour market. Despite the changed and changing position of women in society there remain substantial gender differences in the labour market. Bringing together the expertise of a range of authors - renowned scholars and senior policy makers - the book offers a coherent account of gender inequality in the labour market.

Sex discrimination in employment

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Sex discrimination in employment --- Wages --- Women --- Employment

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"What differences and similarities exist at work between lesbian women in various careers around the world? Lesbians and Work: The Advantages and Disadvantages of 'Comfortable Shoes' answers this crucial question, providing respected authorities presenting qualitative research methods to closely examine lesbian women’s working lives. This insightful resource discusses the variability among lesbians in their experiences of and responses to workplace heteronormativity and cites the similarities among this population across geographical and national boundaries. Presented in their own words, these women’s viewpoints reveal a wide spectrum of experiences—both advantages and disadvantages—of being a lesbian woman in the workplace. This book provides international perspectives on lesbians and work that can help readers making career choices to consider sexual orientation issues in choosing their career path. The book also can be used by human resource professionals as a resource to learn how to better manage sexual diversity in the workplace, provide effective training/development programs to address sexual prejudice, alter benefits requirements for employees, and avoid discrimination lawsuits." --

Lesbians --- Sex discrimination in employment. --- Employment.

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Gender diversity in boardrooms across India remain below the global average. This book analyses gender representation across industries and focus on the issue of low female representation by interviewing board members, executives and managers.

Women lawyers --- Sex discrimination in employment --- India.

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Containing a mix of academic research, general knowledge, statistics and many examples of real women speaking about their experiences and expectations, this title offers essential advice on what women should do before entering motherhood, plus how to get back into work after a break.

Mothers --- Sex discrimination in employment --- Employment