Gender-Specific Job Postings: How Do They Affect Equal Employment Opportunities?

Gender-Specific Job Postings: A Concern for HR Professionals

I am a fresh HR postgraduate, and I am currently looking for a job. During the process of job hunting, I have noticed that most job postings on online job portals explicitly mention, and I quote, "Only male candidates can apply" or "Only female candidates can apply."

I am unable to wrap my head around this. I mean, it is fine if an organization lays emphasis on certain qualifications, experience, etc. But isn't this denying employment on the basis of sex? This applies to both male and female candidates.

I would appreciate it if some seniors could shed some light on this topic.

Regards,
Siddharth S.

Certain jobs require gender specificity, and accordingly, the job postings reflect this. For example:

- Air hostess positions prefer only females, as it is a customer requirement.
- Receptionist roles often prefer females, in line with customer preferences.
- Nurses are predominantly female as they are valued for their patience.
- Jobs involving hard physical labor typically favor males due to their physical strength.
- Positions involving extensive travel often lean towards males due to the demanding nature of the work.
- In the construction industry, males are often preferred due to the physical demands of the job.

Gender preferences are determined by the specific requirements of the job.

Regards, Pon