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.
From India, Mumbai
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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.
From India, Mumbai
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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
From India, Lucknow
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616- 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
From India, Lucknow
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