TY  - RPRT
        AU  - Cortes, Patricia
AU  - Pan, Jessica
        TI  - Occupation and Gender
        PY  - 2017/Mar/
        PB  - Institute of Labor Economics (IZA)
        CY  - Bonn
        T2  - IZA Discussion Paper
        IS  - 10672
        UR  - https://www.iza.org/publications/dp10672
        AB  - Occupational differences by gender remain a common feature of labor markets. We begin by documenting recent trends in occupational segregation and its implications. We then review recent empirical research, focusing on new classes of explanations that emphasize the role of gender differences in psychological traits, preferences for non-pecuniary (family-friendly) job characteristics, personality traits, and skills. Using detailed data on occupational work content from O*NET linked to the American Community Survey (ACS), we examine how the various job attributes identified in the literature affect men and women's occupational choices and the gender wage gap. Finally, we consider the role of gender identity and social norms in shaping occupational choice and preferences for various job attributes. We conclude with policy implications and suggestions for future research.

        KW  - gender
KW  - occupation
KW  - segregation
KW  - gender preferences
KW  - family-friendly
KW  - psychological traits
KW  - personality traits
KW  - identity
        ER  -