The Gender Dimension of Precarious Work

25 August 2011

The Gender Dimension of Precarious Work


Women are especially vulnerable to precarious working conditions. They are usually found in more instable and insecure work arrangements than men. Researchers call this the gender segmentation of the labour markets.

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