## Step 6 - Task

The following occupation lists appeared in a blog, The Digerati Life in 2007.

1. Look at the lists. Do you agree? Do you think the lists would be similar if they were written for The Netherlands? Are there any other jobs you would add to the lists?
2. Choose one of the jobs. Decide why it is a mainly male or female job – what qualities would you need?
3. If you think the job is non-gender, write a short paragraph explaining why both sexes can equally perform it successfully. If you think the job is gender specific, write a short paragraph explaining why (in about 180-250 words).

#### Most Female occupations
Dental hygienists Preschool and kindergarten teachers Secretaries and administrative assistants Dental assistants Speech-language pathologists Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses Child care workers Hairdressers, hair stylists and cosmetologists Receptionists and information clerks Payroll and timekeeping clerks

#### Most male occupations
Logging workers Automotive body and related repairers Cement masons, concrete finishers and terrazzo workers Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists Electrical power-line installers and repairers Tool and die makers Roofers Heavy vehicle/mobile equipment service technicians and mechanics Home appliance repairers Crane and tower opera