Analysis of Changing Pattern of Sex Segregation of Occupation: Evidence from Ghana

The paper analyses the changing pattern and sources of occupational sex segregation in Ghana based on two relevant segregation indices using census and living standards survey data. The paper observes generally low and declining occupational sex segregation in Ghana. The study finds changes in sex composition of occupation and occupational structure major source of declining occupational sex segregation. The paper suggests continue gender advocacy for equal access to education and employment and structural economic transformation that ensures a shift in occupational structure in favour of high skills occupation for the realisation of gender equality and women empowerment as per MDG3