Bruce Works in Construction with Several Other Men While His

question 71

Multiple Choice

Bruce works in construction with several other men while his wife Charlene works as a nurse,mainly with other women.Their situation reflects a common pattern all across Canada.What do sociologists call this pattern?

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

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