GENDER DISCRIMINATION IN THE WORKPLACE

Authors

  • Winnie Njoki Cape Town University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47941/jgrs.744

Abstract

Gender equality in employment has given rise to numerous policies in advanced industrial countries, all aimed at tackling gender discrimination regarding recruitment, salary and promotion. However, gender inequalities in the workplace persist. The article summarizes gender discrimination against working women in the workplace. Different articles have revealed that gender discrimination is a persistent problem in the workplace. The theory developed by Engels, Patriarchy-capitalism theory and the Conflict theory by Turner and Musick are the major theories that are used in this analysis. This study used a humanistic approach to textual analysis while researching and writing this essay, compared to a behavioral approach, which would involve studying gender discrimination in workplaces.  Content analysis shows that females are discriminated more than males in private organizations. Further, the findings show that females are discriminated more than males in private sector than in public sector. The results show that gender discrimination decreases satisfaction & motivation and commitment & enthusiasm level of employees, and increases the stress level in the employees. The study recommends that organizations should review their recruiting processes and also stand up to gender bias when it happens.

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Published

2021-12-24

How to Cite

Njoki, W. (2021). GENDER DISCRIMINATION IN THE WORKPLACE. Journal of Gender Related Studies, 2(2), 9–17. https://doi.org/10.47941/jgrs.744

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