Here you will find links to a range of resources about different dimensions of gender inequality in the UK and Europe.  This is a huge topic, therefore the contributions have been split into 'context' which includes information relating to sex stereotyping, stastical information and gender issues in a general sense and 'women in the labour market', which as it's title suggests focuses on issues relating primarily to women in work.

You may also wish to use the  LMI Future Trends section of this website, which is organised under various sectors.  Each includes a section dedicated to equal opportunities issues, and where available this incorporates data on gender.  You are encouraged to visit and use the resources available.  For example: equal opportunities issues in relation to employment in the education sector

The Context

Together these resources consider the position of women in society.

Women in the Labour Market

Here you will find research findings from various studies that have considered different aspects of women in the labour market.

Gender Stereotyping of Career Choice

After 30 years of equal opportunities education and training, school leaver destination statistics shows that young people are still following traditional gender stereotyped career choices. This research project undertaken in Scotland sought to examine factors influencing gender stereotyping of the careers preferences of school students in their middle secondary school years.