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A Grand Gender Convergence: Its Last Chapter (2014)
Nobel Prize winner Claudia Goldin takes a historic view of gender roles to discern features of the “last chapter” for achieving gender equality in labor markets. This seminal research provides a comprehensive and nuanced analysis of the historical persistence of gender wage gaps and barriers in the labor market. Identifying “temporal flexibility” as a critical factor for achieving equality, she emphasizes the need for workplace policies, such as flexible schedules and job redesign, to eliminate remaining disparities. This research has inspired efforts to create more equitable work environments that accommodate diverse needs.
Blog » A Grand Gender Convergence: Its Last Chapter (2014)
A Grand Gender Convergence: Its Last Chapter (2014)
Nobel Prize winner Claudia Goldin takes a historic view of gender roles to discern features of the “last chapter” for achieving gender equality in labor markets. This seminal research provides a comprehensive and nuanced analysis of the historical persistence of gender wage gaps and barriers in the labor market. Identifying “temporal flexibility” as a critical factor for achieving equality, she emphasizes the need for workplace policies, such as flexible schedules and job redesign, to eliminate remaining disparities. This research has inspired efforts to create more equitable work environments that accommodate diverse needs.