Publication: Addressing Gender-Based Occupational Segregation: Experimental Evidence from the Republic of Congo
Date
2022-03-01
ISSN
Published
2022-03-01
Author(s)
Gassier, Marine
Pierotti, Rachael Susan
Rouanet, Lea Marie
Traore, Lacina
Abstract
Gender-based occupational segregation
- the fact that men and women are typically concentrated in
different occupations and economic sectors - contributes to
gender gaps in earnings. In an experiment in the Republic of
Congo, the authors examine whether addressing informational
constraints around returns from male dominated sectors can
encourage young women to apply for training in more
profitable male-dominated sectors. There is high potential
for interventions that pair information on returns and trade
exposure. However, there are gender gaps in access to early
opportunities, mainly relevant technical experience and
network connections. Providing information on earnings is a
low-cost intervention that can encourage young women to
crossover to more lucrative trades, thereby reducing the
gender gap in earnings.
Citation
“Gassier, Marine; Pierotti, Rachael Susan; Rouanet, Lea Marie; Traore, Lacina. 2022. Addressing Gender-Based Occupational Segregation: Experimental Evidence from the Republic of Congo. © Washington, DC: World Bank. http://hdl.handle.net/10986/37184 License: CC BY 3.0 IGO.”