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Gender Segregation and Institutional Discrimination in Professional Fields

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In this chapter, gender segregation in men-dominated professional fields is analyzed, as well as how it hampers the growth of women professionals.

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Tong, X. (2021). Gender Segregation and Institutional Discrimination in Professional Fields. In: Career Patterns and Policies of Female Leaders in China. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-3085-9_15

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