When More Is Less. Sex Composition, Organizations, and Earnings in U.S. Firms.

Huffman, Matt L.; Velasco, Steven C.

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ERIC Number: EJ542209

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1997

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When More Is Less. Sex Composition, Organizations, and Earnings in U.S. Firms.

Huffman, Matt L.; Velasco, Steven C.

Work and Occupations: An International Sociological Journal, v24 n2 p214-44 May 1997

Data from the National Organizations Study corroborated prior research showing strong negative effects on earnings in female-dominated occupations. Neither government regulation, firm size, nor formalized job policies and structures mediated this earnings penalty. (SK)

Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Federal Regulation, Females, Males, Occupational Segregation, Organization Size (Groups), Salary Wage Differentials, Sex Differences, Work Environment

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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