Valutazione sociale delle occupazioni, femminilizzazione e effetti di genere

Abstract

- In this essay the authors propose some reflections about the impact of gender on the social representation of the occupational structure: the change in social perception of the occupations has been analysed through an integrated perspective, that takes into account feminization effects and the broader changes in work and institutions over the last twenty years.Key words: Gender, Feminization of labour market, Skilled professions, Social stratification, Occupational Stratification Scale, Social desirability