A theory of sex discrimination

Leif Danziger; Eliakim Katz

doi:10.1016/S0167-2681(96)00864-5

A theory of sex discrimination

Leif Danziger, Eliakim Katz

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Abstract

In this paper we put forward a theory that explains the way in which social attitudes towards sex discrimination in the labour market have evolved. We suggest that sex discrimination in the labour market can generate both costs and benefits, and that a sizeable part of these costs can be ameliorated through marriage. The fact that marriage is no longer a pervasive and stable institution has contributed to the awareness that sex discrimination in the labour market is a major social problem.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	57-66
Number of pages	10
Journal	Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization
Volume	31
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/S0167-2681(96)00864-5
State	Published - 1 Oct 1996
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Income sharing
Marriage
Sex discrimination

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Economics and Econometrics
Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management

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