IntroductionOrganisations and the management of work relationships are two complex aspects of our daily functioning environment. Over the years it has been evident that times have changed a lot; in everyday life you can easily notice an increase in the number of women who have found work, in all sectors on a global scale. Yet, despite pursuing high standards of education and professional skills, they still lag behind in the corporate world, due to discrimination. Discrimination against women at work has several aspects; unequal pay, weakened skills, segregation in some divisions and jobs, work-home balance along with sexual harassment are just some of the issues at play. Although there are still cases of discrimination and unfair treatment towards women nowadays, the beginning of this dates back many decades. Discrimination against women in the job market has been greater in the past and although the numbers are more encouraging in the current state, there is still a need for critical changes. The following sections help to define a more defined approach towards the types of discrimination against women in the labor market; the disadvantages and effects on their professional lives. Inadequate pay for women Women in the workplace are discriminated against for numerous reasons and you have most likely experienced such a situation too. These forms of discrimination range from women not being hired for a vacant job, to not being accepted by colleagues in the workplace, especially in male-dominated sectors, to missing promotion dates and being paid less than others despite holding the exact same position responsible for the same position. duties. These are some examples of how women are discriminated against... center of paper... National Center. Network. 06 December 2011. .5. “Rosie the Riveter: Women Working During World War II.” US National Park Service: Experience Your America. Network. 07 December 2011.6. "Maternity Leave Laws - FamilyEducation.com." Day by Day Pregnancy Signs Calendar, Due Date Calculator and Week by Week History - FamilyEducation.com. Network. 07 December 2011. .7. "Organizational theory and behavior". Selected survey research topics. Network. 08 December 2011. .8. "Labour Economics - Benefits". Business Reference: Encyclopedia of Small Business, Business Biographies, Business Plans, and Encyclopedia of American Industries. Network. 08 December. 2011. .