The Separation of Men and Women into Different Kinds of Jobs

question 175

Multiple Choice

The separation of men and women into different kinds of jobs and career paths is called:

• A) occupational bias.
• B) the glass ceiling.
• C) occupational segregation.
• D) gender bias.

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Definitions:

Social Trap

A situation in which a group of individuals act against their best interests by pursuing short-term gains, leading to a worse situation for all in the long term.

Collective Harm

Damage or injury that affects a group or community rather than an individual.

Self-Interest

Acting in a way that is beneficial to oneself, often driven by personal gain or advantage.

Social Exchange Theory

A viewpoint from social psychology and sociology that describes how social stability and change come about through a process of negotiated trades between different parties.