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===== Date and country of first publication<ref>Date and country of first publication as informed by the Scopus database (December 2023).</ref>=====
2013<br>
Germany
===== Definition =====

Vertical labor segregation refers to the phenomenon in which certain groups of people are concentrated in lower-paying or lower-status jobs within a particular industry or occupation, while other groups are more likely to be found in higher-paying or higher-status positions. This can be based on factors such as race, gender, age, disability, or other characteristics.

For example, women are often found to be overrepresented in lower-paying and lower-status positions within male-dominated industries such as technology or finance. This can result in a lack of diversity and representation in higher-level roles, as well as disparities in pay and opportunities for advancement.

Vertical labor segregation can perpetuate inequalities and create barriers for certain groups to access higher-paying and higher-status positions. Addressing this issue requires a focus on diversity and inclusion, as well as policies and practices that promote equal access to opportunities and advancement within the workforce.
===== Synonyms =====
The following terms are synonymous with vertical labor segregation:

vertical labour segregation.

References and literature addressing this segregation form under these synonymous terms can be found below.
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==Vertical labor segregation appears in the following literature==

Hofäcker D., Stoilova R., Riebling J.R. (2013). The gendered division of paid and unpaid work in different institutional regimes: Comparing West Germany, East Germany and Bulgaria. ''European Sociological Review'', ''29''(2), 192-209. https://doi.org/10.1093/esr/jcr055

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