Pink-collar Ghetto

Definition of Pink-collar Ghetto

The Canada social science dictionary [1] provides the following meaning of Pink-collar Ghetto: Expanding the dichotomy between blue-collar and white-collar occupations this phrase captures the particular concentration of women in jobs traditionally thought to be ‘women’s work’. In 1991, for example, 57% of female workers (and only 26% of men) were in the three occupational categories: clerical, sales and service. 13.5% of women were in the specific occupations of stenographers, secretaries and sales clerks. Interestingly, 88% of cashiers were women as were 98% of secretaries, 93% of receptionists and 81% of elementary and kindergarten teachers.

Pink-collar Ghetto: Resources

Notes and References

• Drislane, R., & Parkinson, G. (2016). (Concept of) Pink-collar Ghetto. Online dictionary of the social sciences. Open University of Canada