Bruce works in construction with several other men while his wife Charlene works as a nurse, mainly with other women. Their situation reflects a pattern common across Canada. Which of the following refers to this pattern?

A) gender discrimination
B) the glass ceiling
C) occupational sex segregation
D) gender gap

Occupational Sex Segregation

The unequal distribution of men and women in different professions, often leading to gendered wage gaps and career opportunities.

Gender Discrimination

The unjust or prejudicial treatment of individuals based on their gender, often resulting in denied opportunities, unequal pay, and other forms of inequality.

Glass Ceiling

An invisible barrier that prevents certain groups, often women and minorities, from advancing beyond a certain point in a hierarchy or organization, despite their qualifications.