Women Continue to Be Responsible for Much More Caring Work

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Essay

Women continue to be responsible for much more caring work in our society, compared to men. Women also earn less than men, on average, typically work in different occupations, and more frequently hold nonstandard jobs. Does this mean that women also tend to have different work orientations? Explain your answer with reference to recent research.

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Definitions:

Out-Of-Pocket Costs

Direct payments made by consumers for goods, services, or healthcare that are not reimbursed by insurance or other means.

Funding

The act of providing financial resources for a project, business, or any initiative requiring money.

Health Care

The organized provision of medical services, treatment, and preventive measures to maintain or improve health through the diagnosis and treatment of illness, injury, and other physical and mental impairments.

Relative Percentages

A statistical measure that represents a portion of a whole as a percentage relative to another quantity.