Definition:

Gender segregation refers to the division or separation of individuals based on their biological sex or gender identity within a particular context or society.

Subtypes of Gender Segregation:

• Occupational Segregation: This type of gender segregation occurs when individuals of different genders are concentrated in different professions or occupations.
• Educational Segregation: Educational segregation refers to the separation of students based on their gender, typically in single-gender schools or classrooms.
• Social Segregation: Social gender segregation involves the division of individuals along gender lines within social settings, such as separate social clubs or limited access to certain social activities based on gender.
• Residential Segregation: Residential gender segregation refers to the separation of individuals by gender in terms of their housing or living arrangements, often seen in societies where different genders reside in separate areas or neighborhoods.
• Recreational Segregation: Recreational gender segregation involves the separation of individuals based on their gender during leisure or recreational activities, such as separate sports teams or facilities for men and women.