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Examples Of Vertical Segregation In The Workplace

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While society is somewhat progressive in altering people’s views on gender expectations, unfortunately, sex segregation is still prevalent in today’s labor market; men and women are still pushed into positions that they are expected to serve better in. For example, many women, like myself, still experience gender inequality in form of vertical segregation in their workplace. I worked at a retail store for approximately three years – first as a sales associate, and then gradually a cashier. Starting off, I thought it was pure coincidence to see all the females serving front-line positions in attending customers and only the males were in charge of the supervisory, systematic work. With hopes of attaining a higher management position, I was
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