Gender wage differentials and discrimination in Korea: comparison by knowledge intensity of industries

Authors: Jin Hwa Jung; Kang-Shik Choi

Source: International Economic Journal, Volume 18, Number 4, December 2004 , pp. 561-579(19)

Publisher: Routledge, part of the Taylor & Francis Group

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Abstract:

This study estimates the relative size of the non-productivity-related gender wage gap across industries with differing knowledge intensities. More specifically, a gender wage premium was estimated from a modified Mincerian earnings equation, and an Oaxaca's discrimination coefficient was computed. Empirical evidence indicates that gender wage differentials tend to be less subject to potential discrimination in knowledge-based industries than in other industries with lower knowledge intensity. The estimated discrimination effect is least noticeable in top hierarchical occupations such as professionals and technicians, while it is most sizeable in production workers and sales/service workers, regardless of industrial affiliation.

Keywords: Wage differentials; discrimination; knowledge intensity; Korea JEL Classification: J31, J71

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/1016873042000299990

Publication date: 2004-12-01