Men fall behind as women get most new jobs : NPR
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Key Points:
- Since the mid-1970s, women's share of U.S. jobs has grown from about 40% to over 50% at times, with nearly all recent job growth favoring women, especially in healthcare where women hold nearly 80% of positions.
- Men face challenges in the labor market as many new jobs are in female-dominated sectors, and men often have occupational identities that make transitioning to these fields difficult.
- Despite President Trump's focus on reviving manufacturing jobs traditionally held by men, the sector remains below pre-pandemic employment levels, limiting opportunities for male workers.
- Experts advocate for policies and cultural shifts to encourage men to enter growing fields like nursing, teaching, and social work, including reframing these roles to align with masculine identities.
- Persistent discrimination continues to affect both genders differently, with women facing promotion and pay barriers, and men struggling to find roles in an evolving economy.
