State of the Union 2018: Social Networks

Over the last half century, as women entered the labor force in large numbers, they have had the opportunity to supplement their kin and friendship networks with coworker networks. It is still the case that women have more kin and friendship ties than men. This gender gap advantages women by providing them with more sources of social support. But men still have more coworker ties than women. This gender gap advantages men by providing them with better access to jobs.

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Author: 

Adina D. Sterling
Publisher: 
Stanford Center on Poverty and Inequality
Publication Date: 
March 2018