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An Analysis Of Changes In Labor Market Discrimination By Gender, 1984--2000, Andrew Lee Powell
An Analysis Of Changes In Labor Market Discrimination By Gender, 1984--2000, Andrew Lee Powell
UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations
The effect of labor market discrimination on the wages of male and female workers has been previously studied (Blinder, 1973; Oaxaca, 1973; Reimers, 1983; Cotton, 1988; Neumark, 1988; and Oaxaca and Ransom, 1994). Changes in the amount of discrimination and the variables that contribute most significantly to it's presence over time have not been dealt with in a consistent manner. The following study attempts to improve upon the existing literature by examining the changing nature of labor market discrimination, by gender, over time, and introducing a new methodology. I find that discrimination by gender is present in the labor market …
Gender Differences In Predictors Of Filipino Out-Marriage, Bryan Jonathan James
Gender Differences In Predictors Of Filipino Out-Marriage, Bryan Jonathan James
UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations
Previous research demonstrates that Filipinas have higher rates of out-marriage to whites than Filipinos. This thesis asks, what factors explain this gender difference in Filipino/as' out-marriage patterns? Using a sample of Filipino/as married to whites, I examine gender differences in rates of out-marriage, employ logistic regression to predict the likelihood of out-marriage, and test for gender differences in the effects of independent variables. Bivariate results demonstrate a small, but significant gender difference in out-marriage. Results show that when controlling for all variables, there is no gender difference in the likelihood of out-marriage. However, the effects of spouse's citizenship and spouse's …