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Sociology

The Interplay of Gender, Race, and Class in Occupational Segregation

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In the U.S., women make up over 80% of elementary and middle school teachers but under 10% of construction managers; similarly, African American workers are overrepresented in low-wage service jobs like nursing assistants and underrepresented in executive roles, showing that segregation is not just about gender but also race.

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Did you know that your job title might be the best indicator of your gender and race? Why do we rarely see men as kindergarten teachers or women as construction managers?