1. Occupational Gender
Segregation at LSE
Vertical Segregation

2. Introduction
• Members of decision making
bodies 71% Male, 29% Female
• Percentage of staff by gender
51% Male, 49% Female
49% 51%
29%
71%
Female
Female
Male
Male

3. Causes
• Male dominated managerial
roles
• Education
• Different spousal
responsibilities and roles
outside of work'
Social construct of gender
Other causes

4. Data
• Occupation/pay of partner
• Whether they have children
(how many and age)
• Question to men and women
"Why are women often
underrepresented in senior
roles?"
• Indirect Costs
• Promotion rates

5. Methods
• Survey/questionnaire
• Statistical analysis
• Glass ceiling index

6. Policy Implications
• Childcare
• Greater job security for
maternity leave
• Quota targets
• Review of recruitment/
promotion process
• Encouragement of paternity
leave
• Understanding ambitions of
workforce
• Handover periods