Transformation of Work
Bachelor of Science (Hons) In Marketing
BMME1 1142A
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TRANSFORMATION OF WORK (BAFW4)
MR JOHN NEO BOON LEONG
KAM YONG KUAT
10038891
27th JUNE 2012
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BMME1 1142A
Transformation of Work (BAFW4), Individual Assignment, 27th June 2012
Kam Yong Kuat (UB: 10038891)
A critical review of an academic article concerned with certain aspects of new issues of work
Cross, S. and Bagilhole, B. (2002) Girls’ Jobs for the boys? Men, Masculinity and NonTraditional Occupations. Gender, Work and Organization, Vol 9, No.2 pp204-226
Introduction of Gender segregation of the labour market
By nature, there has always been occupational segregation through gender in all countries. This is the case, despite the differences in economy or political situation in the different areas. Even though it has been a long while since women have participated in the working force, women and men still tend to work in different industries, for one reason or another.
Research conducted by Simon Cross and Barbara Bagilhole (2002) has shown that men dominated industries like drivers of road goods vehicles, production works, maintenance managers, warehouse and storekeepers, technical and wholesale representatives. And on the other end of the spectrum, only two occupational groups are wholl y female dominance (more than 90%); nurses and care assistants. Other female dominated industries including counter clerks, cashiers, catering assistants, primary and nursery school teachers and cleaners or domestic helpers.
Unfortunately, gender segregation operates both horizontally and vertically in the working force.
Not only are men and women allocated qualitatively in different field or work, women happened to make up the vast majority of the lower levels of the occupational hierarchy. Taking example from the nursing industry in the US, men makes up only the clear minority, yet,
BMME1 1142A
Type of Assignment:
Module:
Lecturer:
Member:
UOB ID No.:
Date of Submission:
INDIVIDUAL
TRANSFORMATION OF WORK (BAFW4)
MR JOHN NEO BOON LEONG
KAM YONG KUAT
10038891
27th JUNE 2012
Page 1 of 4
BMME1 1142A
Transformation of Work (BAFW4), Individual Assignment, 27th June 2012
Kam Yong Kuat (UB: 10038891)
A critical review of an academic article concerned with certain aspects of new issues of work
Cross, S. and Bagilhole, B. (2002) Girls’ Jobs for the boys? Men, Masculinity and NonTraditional Occupations. Gender, Work and Organization, Vol 9, No.2 pp204-226
Introduction of Gender segregation of the labour market
By nature, there has always been occupational segregation through gender in all countries. This is the case, despite the differences in economy or political situation in the different areas. Even though it has been a long while since women have participated in the working force, women and men still tend to work in different industries, for one reason or another.
Research conducted by Simon Cross and Barbara Bagilhole (2002) has shown that men dominated industries like drivers of road goods vehicles, production works, maintenance managers, warehouse and storekeepers, technical and wholesale representatives. And on the other end of the spectrum, only two occupational groups are wholl y female dominance (more than 90%); nurses and care assistants. Other female dominated industries including counter clerks, cashiers, catering assistants, primary and nursery school teachers and cleaners or domestic helpers.
Unfortunately, gender segregation operates both horizontally and vertically in the working force.
Not only are men and women allocated qualitatively in different field or work, women happened to make up the vast majority of the lower levels of the occupational hierarchy. Taking example from the nursing industry in the US, men makes up only the clear minority, yet,
Cited: Williams, C.L. (1992) The glass escalator: hidden advantages for men in the ‘female’ professions. Social Problems 39,3, 253-67 Transformation of Work (BAFW4), Individual Assignment, 27th June 2012 Kam Yong Kuat (UB: 10038891)