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Myths and Facts About Women in Nontraditional Occupations

Myth 4.
Certain jobs are "men's work", and other jobs are "women's work".

FACT
Attitudes about which jobs are appropriate for men and which jobs are appropriate for women are the result of tradition and socialization. The vast majority of job requirements are unrelated to sex.

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