Pay equity and marginalized women
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12920825 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Roopkiran Kohout (York University, corresponding author), Parbudyal Singh (0000-0002-3065-3593, York University) |
| Year | 2018 |
| Volume | 33 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 123-137 |
| Publication date | 2018-04-03 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Gender in Management An International Journal (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1754-2413 • E-ISSN: 1754-2421 |
| Publisher | Emerald Publishing Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1108/gm-06-2017-0073 |
| OpenAlex | W2795528191 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 14 |
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the experiences of marginalized women in achieving equal pay for work of equal value. The research focuses on Ontario, Canada, as this is a leading jurisdiction globally in implementing legislation on pay equity. It provides an opportunity to understand the lived experiences of women whom scholars have identified as particularly vulnerable in workplaces. Design/methodology/approach This is a qualitative research study. Twenty-three interviews were conducted with women defined as marginalized. Thematic analysis was used to analyze the data. Findings Three themes resulted from the analysis: early employment experiences, cultural challenges at work and inequities in pay. The authors found that not only do structural and organizational barriers limit the ability of marginalized women to achieve parity in the workplace but there also is a hidden social element that requires further investigation. Originality/value The gender pay gap is wider for marginalized women, even after three decades since pay equity legislation was implemented in Ontario. There is a dearth of research on why this is the case. This study adds to the literature by focusing on a broader set of factors, in addition to legislation, that must be considered when focusing on solutions to the gender pay gap
Economics · Equity (law · Gender pay gap · Jurisdiction · Labour economics · Legislation · Originality · Pay Equity · Political science · Public relations · Qualitative research · Social science · Sociology · Thematic analysis · Value (mathematics · Gender Diversity and Inequality · Labor Movements and Unions · Law · Work-Family Balance Challenges
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The Evolution and Mechanics of Pay Equity in Ontario
Women and minorities in management
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Thematic networks
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Multiple Jeopardy, Multiple Consciousness
| Citations per year | 0.2 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2021 - 2021 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |