Which of the Following Is True Regarding Gendered Occupations

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true regarding gendered occupations?

• A) "Pink collar jobs" are considered more desirable in a patriarchal society.
• B) Men tend to be overrepresented in jobs that involve caretaking.
• C) Men outnumber women in occupations with more prestige and higher salaries.
• D) Women and men are similarly represented in occupations that require a college degree.

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