A generalized index of employment segregation

descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 01 Mar 2007 English Publisher:Elsevier BVJournal:Mathematical Social Sciences, volume 53, pages 185-195 (issn: 0165-4896,

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Authors: Satya R. Chakravarty; Jacques Silber;

doi: 10.1016/j.mathsocsci.2006.11.003

A generalized index of employment segregation

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Abstract This article axiomatically derives a class of numerical indices of integration (equality) in the distribution of male–female workers across occupations. The associated segregation (inequality) indices parallel the multidimensional Atkinson inequality indices. Two members of the class of segregation indices are monotonically related to the Hutchens [Hutchens, R.M., 2004. One measure of segregation. International Economic Review 45, 555–578.] square root index and the Theil–Finizza (1967) index. A numerical illustration of the family of indices is also provided using U.S. occupational data.

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