Addressing Gender-Based Occupational Segregation : Experimental Evidence from the Republic of Congo (English)

Gender-based occupational segregation - the fact that men and women are typically concentrated in different occupations and economic sectors - contributes to gender gaps in earnings. In an experiment in the Republic of Congo, the authors examine whether addressing informational constraints around returns from male dominated sectors can encourage young women to apply for training in more profitable male-dominated sectors. There is high potential for...

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Author

Gassier,Marine;

Pierotti,Rachael Susan;

Rouanet,Lea Marie;

Traore,Lacina;
Document Date
2022/03/01
Document Type
Brief
Report Number
169439
Volume No
1
Total Volume(s)
1
Country
Congo, Republic of,
Region
Western and Central Africa,
Disclosure Date
2022/03/15
Disclosure Status
Disclosed
Doc Name
Addressing Gender-Based Occupational Segregation : Experimental Evidence from the Republic of Congo
Keywords
gender gap in access

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Gassier,Marine; Pierotti,Rachael Susan; Rouanet,Lea Marie; Traore,Lacina.

Addressing Gender-Based Occupational Segregation : Experimental Evidence from the Republic of Congo (English). Gender Innovation Lab Washington, D.C. : World Bank Group. http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/352141647327119360

Addressing Gender-Based Occupational Segregation : Experimental Evidence from the Republic of Congo (English)

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