All articles for: gender-differences
August 5, 2026 | Groups of Persons
Why confidence matters: The hidden barrier for women in STEM
Britta Hecker, Ipek Yükselen Saif
Despite strong educational achievements, women in Germany remain underrepresented in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) careers – an imbalance that fuels the... Read more
June 26, 2026 | Groups of Persons
Employment growth in Germany from 2017 to 2024: What drives employment in an ageing society?
Davit Adunts, Ehsan Vallizadeh, Anton Klaus
Between 2017 and 2024, employment growth in Germany was mainly driven by a rising population and increasing employment rates. Gains were concentrated among... Read more
August 29, 2025 | Social Inequality, Joblessness and Social Inclusion
Gender convergence in all areas: Is it a myth?
Sena Coskun
While men and women are increasingly found in the same occupations, a surprising trend has emerged: Sectors are becoming more gender-segregated over time.... Read more
September 16, 2024 | Groups of Persons
Female university students may settle for considerably lower starting salaries than their male peers
Paul Setzepfand, Ipek Yükselen Saif
According to a survey conducted by the IAB, female university students have different salary expectations than male students. They would accept a starting... Read more
March 8, 2024 | Groups of Persons
Gender Pay Gap in the United Kingdom and in Germany
Jutta Winters
The 8th of March marks the annual International Women’s Day. Wages are an important factor in driving gender parity. In a video interview... Read more
October 25, 2023 | Social Inequality, Joblessness and Social Inclusion
How men and women differ when searching for a job: application behaviour can explain half of the residual earnings gap
Benjamin Lochner, Christian Merkl
On average, women earn less than men. So far, gender-specific application behaviour has received little attention in this context. It can, however, explain... Read more
July 15, 2022 | Groups of Persons
Labour market integration in Germany: refugee women take significantly longer than men
Yuliya Kosyakova, Lidwina Gundacker, Zerrin Salikutluk, Parvati Trübswetter
Refugee women take for multiple reasons longer to be integrated into the German labour market than men.... Read more