Why Third World urban employers usually prefer men
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Why Third World urban employers usually prefer men

Richard Anker and Catherine Hein
International labour review, Vol.124(1), pp.73-90
1985

Abstract

management attitude sex discrimination labour market segmentation case study maternity leave absenteeism labour turnover cultural factor labour legislation women workers occupational qualification sexual division of labour statistical table developing countries Cyprus Ghana India Mauritius Nigeria Peru Sri Lanka
Article examining management attitudes behind sex discrimination and labour market segmentation in developing countries. Draws on case studies from Cyprus, Ghana, India, Mauritius, Nigeria, Peru and Sri Lanka to illustrate employers' perceptions and reality regarding maternity leave, absenteeism, labour turnover, and cultural factors. Discusses labour legislation protecting the woman worker, and occupational qualifications leading to the sexual division of labour. References and statistical tables.
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