Gender Stereotypes in the Workplace

While many people believe that gender stereotypes aren't true, many people still make assumptions based on one's gender.

I found an article about gender stereotypes in the workplace that I thought was really interesting. You can read the full article right here.

YouGov is a global internet marketing research company. A YouGov survey found that many people still believe that there are certain jobs that men are more suitable for men, and many jobs that are considered more suitable for women. The results of the survey are pictured in the graph below.

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What do you think of the survey results? Do you agree that there are some jobs more suitable for men, and vice versa? Or do you agree with the survey results?

I also found another article that state the top 10 most female occupations and the top 10 most male occupations i.e. jobs whose highest percentage of workers are female, and jobs whose highest percentage of workers are male.

The 10 Most Female Occupations:

1. Dental hygienists
2. Preschool and kindergarten teachers
3. Secretaries and administrative assistants
4. Dental assistants
5. Speech-language pathologists
6. Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses
7. Child care workers
8. Hairdressers, hair stylists and cosmetologists
9. Receptionists and information clerks
10. Payroll and timekeeping clerks

The 10 Most Male Occupations:

1. Logging workers
2. Automotive body and related repairers
3. Cement masons, concrete finishers and terrazzo workers
4. Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists
5. Electrical power-line installers and repairers
6. Tool and die makers
7. Roofers
8. Heavy vehicle/mobile equipment service technicians and mechanics
9. Home appliance repairers
10. Crane and tower operators

Citations:

1. "Traditional Jobs For Men And Women And The Gender Divide." The Digerati Life RSS.  29 May 2007. Web. 15 Mar. 2013. http://www.thedigeratilife.com/blog/index.php/2007/05/29/traditional-jobs-for-men-and-women-the-gender-divide/
2. Palmer, Kate. "Lasting Gender Stereotypes in the Workplace." Lasting Gender Stereotypes in the Workplace. N.p., 9 Aug. 2012. Web. 15 Mar. 2013. http://today.yougov.com/news/2012/08/09/lasting-gender-roles-workplace/