1. Diversity Management and Equal Opportunities
Segregation in the labour market

2. Definition of Terminology
Segregation (lat. segregare: separate, divide, split) refers to the unequal arrangement of groups with specific characteristics into different areas and positions in society.

3. Horizontal Segregation
Horizontal segregation is defined as the distribution of men and women – and in relation to diversity management strategies also members of other groups (different ethnic groups, age groups, sexual orientation, skin colour etc.) – into different areas and professions within the labour market. Often higher wages are paid in male dominated professions. This is partly related to the evaluation of a job but is also linked to other factors. Consequently men ae more likely to be members of trade unions. Differing preferences are also visible with study choices, which later on impact upon pay levels.

4. Vertical Segregation
Vertical segregation relates to men, women and members of other groups still seeing themselves as being at different levels of the company hierarchy, also in sectors with balanced numbers of women, men and members of other groups. Women and people with other ethnic origins, skin colours etc. are rarely promoted to positions of authority (“glass ceiling”) and form the majority of low income earners.