# What Economic and Occupational Inequality means in The Subjection of Women

> The book condemns the exclusion of women from lucrative occupations and public functions, arguing it wastes half of humanity's talent and is both unjust and detrimental to society.

## Explanation

The book condemns the exclusion of women from lucrative occupations and public functions, arguing it wastes half of humanity's talent and is both unjust and detrimental to society.

Mill argues that women are unjustly excluded from lucrative occupations and high social functions, which are monopolized by men.

The chapter advocates opening all honourable employments and training to women, arguing that society cannot afford to dispense with half of nature's talent.

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