Sexual orientation at work: Documenting and understanding wage inequality

Denier, Nicole; Waite, Sean

doi:10.1111/soc4.12667

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“…Resume audit stud ies have found employ ment dis crim i na tion against gay men (Tilcsik 2011) and queer women (Mishel 2016). Further, sev eral stud ies have shown that gay men tend to earn less than het ero sex ual men, whereas les bian women earn approx i ma tely the same or more than het ero sex ual women (Badgett 1995;Baumle and Poston 2011;Black et al 2003;Denier and Waite 2019). However, bisex ual men and women tend to expe ri ence the greatest wage pen al ties rel a tive to het ero sex u als and gay/les bian indi vid u als, and these pen al ties are partly driven by dis crim i na tion in the work place (Mize 2016).…”

Section: Sgm Socioeconomic Disparities and A Composite Measure Of Fin...mentioning

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Toward a Holistic Demographic Profile of Sexual and Gender Minority Well-being

2022

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Sexual and gender minority (SGM) populations experience disadvantages in physical health, mental health, and socioeconomic status relative to cisgender heterosexual populations. However, extant population research has tended to use objective measures and ignore subjective measures, examined well-being outcomes in isolation, and lacked information on less well studied but possibly more disadvantaged SGM subgroups. In this study, we use Gallup's National Health and Well-Being Index, which permits identification of gay/lesbian, bisexual, queer, same-gender-loving, those who identify as more than one sexual identity, transgender men, transgender women, and nonbinary/genderqueer populations. We estimate bivariate associations and ordinary least-squares regression models to examine differences along five dimensions of well-being: life purpose, residential community belonging, physical and mental health, financial well-being, and social connectedness. The results reveal that most SGM groups experience stark disadvantages relative to heterosexuals and cisgender men, which are most pronounced among bisexual, queer, and nonbinary/genderqueer populations. Intergroup and intragroup variations illuminate even greater disparities in well-being than prior research has uncovered, bringing us closer to a holistic profile of SGM well-being at the population level.

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Section: Sgm Socioeconomic Disparities and A Composite Measure Of Fin...mentioning

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Toward a Holistic Demographic Profile of Sexual and Gender Minority Well-being

2022

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“…Our review of the literature suggests that a key overarching challenge in this area of research is agreeing on how to conceptualize and measure LGBQ+ identities among college students. Other scholars have identified similar problems in the literature for other topics of investigation relating to LGBQ+ experiences in other institutional contexts, such as workplace wage inequality and youth risk-taking behaviors (Cimpian, 2017;Denier & Waite, 2019). No matter the setting, this is a methodological concern which is ultimately a theoretical puzzle.…”

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What do we know about LGBQ+ college student academic experiences and outcomes?

2021

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In spite of recognition that lesbian, gay, bisexual, and queer+ (LGBQ+) young adults face challenges associated with their sexual identities, research on inequality in education has only recently begun examining their academic experiences and outcomes in college. Prior work has mainly focused on social and extracurricular experiences during college or academic outcomes among LGBQ+ students in K-12 settings. In this article, we review the growing body of social science literature on LGBQ+ college students' academic outcomes. A strength of our review is our integration of research on individual, interpersonal, and institutional characteristics and experiences that influence LGBQ+ student outcomes. In reviewing the literature, we identify a number of methodological and theoretical limitations, such as a lack of precision and consistency in defining and conceptualizing LGBQ+ identities and experiences and limited attention to intersections with race, class, and gender. We offer some solutions to these limitations and present a theoretical framework that promises to add clarity and further reliability to future research on LGBQ+ college student outcomes. We conclude by suggesting directions for future research.

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“…Social structures that maintain male-dominated vocations must be dismantled to affect students’ career trajectories and earning potential (Denier and Waite, 2019). VET can support peoples’ economic upward mobility, but gender-stereotyping is a barrier to that mobility.…”

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Gender in vocational education and training: an integrative review

Ray

Zarestky

2021

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Purpose Vocational education and training (VET) programmes are key contributors to skill and talent development for nations worldwide, as aligned with the UN’s sustainable development goals (SDGs). The purpose of this paper is to explore gender inclusion in VET programmes from an economic feminist (EF) theoretical perspective. Design/methodology/approach This integrative literature review identified and analysed relevant empirical studies to create a more comprehensive representation of supports for global gender equity and economic growth through VET. Findings A gap exists between EF theory, human resource development and VET practices. Consequently, instructor preparation and practice do not adequately contribute to equitable workplaces beyond VET programmes. VET programmes continually struggle to create inclusive environments that support women and challenge masculinized fields and workplace norms. Research limitations/implications This paper limits empirical studies addressing gender in VET. Future empirical work should investigate the value to students, instructors and communities when masculine industry norms are reconstructed and redesigned for gender inclusivity. Practical implications VET advisors and instructors are influential in contextualizing vocational fields for students and influencing students’ career trajectories. Women need more accessible training and employment in traditional masculine industries. Originality/value This comprehensive review of gender in VET can aid in inclusivity efforts of programmes and employers and support nations’ efforts to achieve the UN’s SDGs.

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Sexual orientation at work: Documenting and understanding wage inequality

Cited by 20 publications

References 111 publications

Toward a Holistic Demographic Profile of Sexual and Gender Minority Well-being

Toward a Holistic Demographic Profile of Sexual and Gender Minority Well-being

What do we know about LGBQ+ college student academic experiences and outcomes?

Gender in vocational education and training: an integrative review

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