Occupational segregation refers to the unequal distribution of men and women in different occupations, with certain jobs being predominantly male or female.

Gender socialization theory posits that gender roles and expectations are learned through social interactions and cultural norms, shaping individuals' occupational choices and career paths.

Pay gap refers to the disparity in wages between men and women for the same or similar work, often attributed to factors such as gender discrimination and occupational segregation.

Glass ceiling is a metaphor used to describe the invisible barriers that hinder women's career advancement and prevent them from reaching leadership positions.

Human capital theory suggests that women's lower earnings are a result of their lower levels of education, experience, and job skills, rather than discrimination.

Social role theory argues that gender inequality in the labor market is a result of the different social roles and expectations assigned to men and women, which influence their occupational choices and career opportunities.

Economic determinism theory posits that gender inequality in the labor market is a result of economic factors, such as supply and demand, rather than social or cultural factors.

Human capital theory suggests that women's lower earnings are a result of their lower levels of education, experience, and job skills, rather than discrimination.

Human capital theory suggests that women's lower earnings are a result of their lower levels of education, experience, and job skills, rather than discrimination.

Human capital theory suggests that women's lower earnings are a result of their lower levels of education, experience, and job skills, rather than discrimination.

Human capital theory suggests that women's lower earnings are a result of their lower levels of education, experience, and job skills, rather than discrimination.

Human capital theory suggests that women's lower earnings are a result of their lower levels of education, experience, and job skills, rather than discrimination.

Human capital theory suggests that women's lower earnings are a result of their lower levels of education, experience, and job skills, rather than discrimination.

Human capital theory suggests that women's lower earnings are a result of their lower levels of education, experience, and job skills, rather than discrimination.

Human capital theory suggests that women's lower earnings are a result of their lower levels of education, experience, and job skills, rather than discrimination.