Gender Divide

What is a Gender Divide?

Differences between men and women on the basis of their sex in society are used in a range of fields including sociology, politics, and economics. Within the HR function, Gender Divide is defined as the differences in how men and women are treated in the jobs market and workplace. This difference could be on the basis of recruitment, pay, progression, job function, treatment, benefits, and perception by colleagues and managers.

Commonly referenced in discussions of diversity in the workplace, the gender divide is about organizations trying to increase the number of women in traditionally male-dominated roles and industries.

Also, See: Key Performance Indicators