Results: Women Held More Jobs Than Men In December 2019!
Published on 01/17/2020
According to CNN women held slightly more jobs than men in December — the first time that's happened in nearly a decade.
The numbers are super close, with women holding 50.04% of American jobs, but economists note it's a data point worth watching because it could mark a turning point in the US labor market.
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According to US Labor Statistics sectors that have traditionally been dominated by men, like manufacturing and construction, have slowed amid the US-China trade war.Meanwhile, jobs in the health care sector, which employs more women than men, have been on an upswing. Do you agree/disagree with this statement?
Strongly Agree
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Agree
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Neutral
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Disagree
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Strongly Disagree
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In your opinion, women are more likely than men to hold two or more jobs? Yes
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No
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Undecided
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If you are men, would you be interested in working in an industry that is dominated by women (e.g. nursing etc.)? Yes
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No
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Not Applicable
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If you are a women, would you be interested in working in an industry that is dominated by men (e.g. construction, etc.)? Yes
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No
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Not Applicable
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