Inequality In The Workplace Through A Social Constructionist's Point Of View
Analyzing Gender Inequality in the Workplace Through a Social Constructionist’s Point of View
Florida Atlantic University
SYD 4800 Tues.-Thur. 9:30-10:50a.m.
Professor Mark Harvey
April 16, 2013
Analyzing Gender Inequality in the Workplace Through a Social
Constructionist’s Point of View
I. Introduction
Have you ever worked for something and thought that what you acquired in return for that work was insufficient or unfair? Well, if you are a female with a job and have thought about this you more than likely have a valid reason to question the rewards you have attained for the compensation of your work. Many people in society throughout time have created, viewed, and accepted various theories of gender and …show more content…
According to studies written in an article by Sarah Jane Glynn the average white women only make 77% of the money the average white man makes, for women of minorities the gap is even larger (Glynn, 2012). Glynn also noted that the wage gap significantly increased among mothers that were divorced (Glynn, 2012). In addition to women already being earning less than men, the further along in their careers the greater the wage gap deficit there is. “The wage gap grows over the years…the amount a women loses to the pay gap can feed a family of four for thirty-seven years or pay for seven different degrees at a four year university” (Garofalo, 2013). A couple reasons explaining the wage gap are the terms the glass ceiling and the glass escalator. The glass ceiling is an imaginary block that women are faced with. This block refers to females’ low chances of ever being promoted in the work place. “Men have often actively resisted the entry of women by isolating and segregating women, and shutting them out of informal networks, mentoring opportunities, and referrals for the new jobs. These barriers are frequently invisible, but limit women from moving up into higher management jobs, and constitute what many call the ‘glass ceiling’’ (Kerbo 2008, 316). In contrast, there is the glass escalator which refers to the high rate of males being promoted to a higher position. …show more content…
Kerbo, H. R. (2008). Social stratification and inequality. (7th ed ed.). McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages.
5. Hsu, C. H. (n.d.). Gender inequality in the workplace. (2011). The Harvard Independent, Retrieved from http://www.harvardindependent.com/2011/12/gender-inequality-in-the-workplace-education-does-not-equal-success-1201/
6. Garofalo, P. G. (2013,01,29). Why lilly ledbetter wasn’t enough: The facts about the persistent pay gap. Retrieved from http://thinkprogress.org/economy/2013/01/29/1508421/ledbetter-anniversary-pay-gap/?mobile=nc
7. Paap, K. P. (2006). Working ConstructionIthaca, Ny: Cornelle University press.
Outline
I. Introduction
- give a brief description of theories
- state the main points (Gender inequality in the work place, and the S.C theory)
II. S.C theory
Description of what the S.C theory is
Show evidence to support the theory
III. Apply gender inequality to S.C theory
Talk about the history
Talk about various inequalities
Explain how they started
IV. Conclusion
- what I’ve learned from this
- what can be done to make a
Florida Atlantic University
SYD 4800 Tues.-Thur. 9:30-10:50a.m.
Professor Mark Harvey
April 16, 2013
Analyzing Gender Inequality in the Workplace Through a Social
Constructionist’s Point of View
I. Introduction
Have you ever worked for something and thought that what you acquired in return for that work was insufficient or unfair? Well, if you are a female with a job and have thought about this you more than likely have a valid reason to question the rewards you have attained for the compensation of your work. Many people in society throughout time have created, viewed, and accepted various theories of gender and …show more content…
According to studies written in an article by Sarah Jane Glynn the average white women only make 77% of the money the average white man makes, for women of minorities the gap is even larger (Glynn, 2012). Glynn also noted that the wage gap significantly increased among mothers that were divorced (Glynn, 2012). In addition to women already being earning less than men, the further along in their careers the greater the wage gap deficit there is. “The wage gap grows over the years…the amount a women loses to the pay gap can feed a family of four for thirty-seven years or pay for seven different degrees at a four year university” (Garofalo, 2013). A couple reasons explaining the wage gap are the terms the glass ceiling and the glass escalator. The glass ceiling is an imaginary block that women are faced with. This block refers to females’ low chances of ever being promoted in the work place. “Men have often actively resisted the entry of women by isolating and segregating women, and shutting them out of informal networks, mentoring opportunities, and referrals for the new jobs. These barriers are frequently invisible, but limit women from moving up into higher management jobs, and constitute what many call the ‘glass ceiling’’ (Kerbo 2008, 316). In contrast, there is the glass escalator which refers to the high rate of males being promoted to a higher position. …show more content…
Kerbo, H. R. (2008). Social stratification and inequality. (7th ed ed.). McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages.
5. Hsu, C. H. (n.d.). Gender inequality in the workplace. (2011). The Harvard Independent, Retrieved from http://www.harvardindependent.com/2011/12/gender-inequality-in-the-workplace-education-does-not-equal-success-1201/
6. Garofalo, P. G. (2013,01,29). Why lilly ledbetter wasn’t enough: The facts about the persistent pay gap. Retrieved from http://thinkprogress.org/economy/2013/01/29/1508421/ledbetter-anniversary-pay-gap/?mobile=nc
7. Paap, K. P. (2006). Working ConstructionIthaca, Ny: Cornelle University press.
Outline
I. Introduction
- give a brief description of theories
- state the main points (Gender inequality in the work place, and the S.C theory)
II. S.C theory
Description of what the S.C theory is
Show evidence to support the theory
III. Apply gender inequality to S.C theory
Talk about the history
Talk about various inequalities
Explain how they started
IV. Conclusion
- what I’ve learned from this
- what can be done to make a