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