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Gender differences in supported employment.

D Olson1, A Cioffi, P Yovanoff

  • 1College of Education, University of Oregon, Eugene 97403-1235, USA.

Mental Retardation
|May 11, 2000
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Gender influences employment for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Women with disabilities often work fewer hours and earn less, mirroring societal patterns.

Area of Science:

  • Disability Studies
  • Gender Studies
  • Vocational Rehabilitation

Background:

  • Gender equity is a significant concern within disability research.
  • Previous studies indicate differing experiences for women with disabilities compared to men.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the role of gender in supported employment outcomes for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
  • To identify specific employment differences between men and women with intellectual disabilities.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of an existing database on supported employment and natural supports.
  • Examination of gender-based differences in employment characteristics.

Main Results:

  • Women with disabilities were perceived as more socially appropriate but held gender-stereotyped jobs.

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  • Women typically worked fewer hours and earned less than men, though not statistically significant.
  • Observed employment patterns for women with disabilities reflect broader societal trends.

    • Conclusions:

    • Gender plays a notable role in the employment experiences of individuals with intellectual disabilities.
    • Findings highlight the need to address gender-based disparities in vocational support and employment.
    • Parallels between disability employment and general societal gender roles warrant further investigation.