Gender imbalance in the labor market: causes and features

The article examines current research on labor mobility and gender  inequality in the labor market: occupational segregation, unequal pay and  the «maternity penalty». The study of the impact of gender stereotypes,  social foundations, choice of educational path and professional environment  on wage disparities between women and men was conducted. Wage imbalances  are widespread around the world and affect the majority of economic sectors  and  employment types. In Russia data on the gender pay gap varies widely by region, economic sector and occupational group, and where male employment  prevails, the rate of  disparity is often higher. The  recommendations from  international organizations on equalizing women and men in labor rights are  given.