In our culture there are different jobs we typically think to be "manlier or more feminine type jobs". Some examples of characteristically thought manlier jobs would be: some sort of active role in the military, police officer, cowboy, and referee. Some examples of characteristically thought more feminine jobs would be: home economics teacher, a tailor, nurse, etc. But why do we see these jobs in gender played roles? Both genders are well capable of doing each of the jobs i mentioned above. Each gender can bring something to the table when it comes to a career. Rather than looking at jobs as something that a man or women should do we should be looking at jobs saying what can this person contribute to the workforce.So let us not stereotype but applaud those who go outside of the norms and perform these "gender role jobs".
I saw an example of these "gender role jobs" the other night while watching the Timberwolves game. There was a female referee. It was strange to see a woman on the screen other than those in the crowd. At the same time, it was proof that the idea of "gender role jobs" is finally being challenged.
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