More Men are Taking 'Pink Collar' Jobs: OK or Unfair?

by SodaHead News Posted 2012/06/12 16:00:00

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Times are tough out there! Jobs are few and far between, for men and women. And men particularly are exploring some traditionally female-dominated professions. The New York Times reports that between 2000 and 2010 "occupations that are more than 70 percent female accounted for almost a third of all job growth for men, double the share of the previous decade."

As traditionally male jobs in construction and manufacturing dry up, men are branching out, and many are pleasantly surprised to find stability, as well as less stress in some cases and more time at home, according to the report. The Times says: "While women continue to make inroads into prestigious, high-wage professions dominated by men, more men are reaching for the dream in female-dominated occupations that their fathers might never have considered." Dental assistants, receptionists, nurses... it's all fair game. Or is it? Are men taking spots women have worked for years to earn?

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dmeyen 2012/06/12 16:28:22

OK

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Hooters.....here I come!
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hasher to hasher 2012/06/13 00:25:44

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hes 28 and single.

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sally to hasher 2012/06/15 01:32:30

Not where I'm from, I had a surgery done to my knee and most of the nurses assigned to my room weren't attractive. Now the physical therapists...Those men were very attractive. I almost wanted to make it seem like I was weak so I could keep going to the sessions, but alas I wanted to get back out to the court and continue playing tennis.

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courtkennedy2005 2012/06/12 23:11:07 (edited)

OK

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During these economic times, a job is a job which is pretty much gender-blind. For instance, should an issue be made when a female successfully pursues a male-dominated field and continues to make strides with opportunities in her career.

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Leslie 2012/06/12 23:05:09

OK

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Gender shouldn't be a factor in what type of job a person decides to pursue.

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GLaDOS to Leslie 2012/06/12 23:47:40

It isn't that gender is a factor in what type of job a person decides to pursue, but that the genders tend to pursue particular types of jobs.

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Leslie to GLaDOS 2012/06/13 00:52:49

I was trying to say that it shouldn't matter if males pursue a job where mostly females work or vice versa because gender really shouldn't matter. I think gender does play a factor though, I saw comments that made snide remarks towards males taking the "pink collar" jobs, there are probably many people who still abide by gender roles and pursue what they think they're supposed to.

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GLaDOS to Leslie 2012/06/13 01:07:58

Ah, alright. Yes, there are probably some jobs that some men refuse to take because it's a "woman's work." On the other hand, there are traditionally male jobs that many women wouldn't even consider taking, either because of complication, danger, or strenuousness.

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imsmarter 2012/06/12 22:57:13

OK

Hell yeah! Women are always fighting for equality in the work place. How would this not be okay?

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Samantha 2012/06/12 22:56:05

OK

If u need the money that badly nothing should stop you

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AngryGabby 2012/06/12 22:51:28

OK

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I really hate it when people say that cooking, cleaning and nursing are 'a woman's job'. Before women were allowed to work, MEN had those jobs. Women can do anything, it's not just limited to nursing and secretary work.

"As traditionally male jobs in construction and manufacturing dry up, men are branching out, and many are pleasantly surprised to find stability, as well as less stress in some cases and more time at home, according to the report. The Times says: "While women continue to make inroads into prestigious, high-wage professions dominated by men, more men are reaching for the dream in female-dominated occupations that their fathers might never have considered." Dental assistants, receptionists, nurses... it's all fair game. Or is it? Are men taking spots women have worked for years to earn?"

SodaHead News, you sound very sexist right now.

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Cal 2012/06/12 22:50:44

OK

+1
A job is a job, whoever gets it wins. I don't care much farther than that.

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Tony Cicarella 2012/06/12 22:18:09

OK

As long as they aren't displacing any Hooters girls it's fine. I don't want to see any mans hair legs in orange shorts! LOL

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Lefty 2012/06/12 22:17:17

Unfair

Must be the queens of the work force.

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hasher to Lefty 2012/06/13 00:27:55

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definitely not!!! dont call my son who is going to nursing school a queen!! he is definitely not gay. there are a lot of guys at my hospital who are nurses or assistants and xray techs and you nameit.

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Lefty to hasher 2012/06/13 11:21:12

I'm sorry, don't take me literally.

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Redneck to Lefty 2012/06/13 06:24:39

yeah, I'm a physical therapist and I'll guarentee you that you wouldn't say that to my face. :)

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Lefty to Redneck 2012/06/13 11:20:10

Physical therapists have always been held by men. Especially related to sports. Why do you feel slighted?

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Redneck to Lefty 2012/06/13 13:42:28

Actually, it's a very female dominated field, as is most all of health care.

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Anna 2012/06/12 22:16:36

OK

Unless a job specifically requires a certain set of genitals all jobs should be fair game.

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ZB 2012/06/12 22:15:59

OK

+2
Equality goes both ways.

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Jalysa Ellis 2012/06/12 22:02:04

OK

It's hard out there, man. Money don't grow on trees. We got bills to pay, we got mouths to feed; no nothing in this world's for free. You know we can't slow down, we can't hold back, though you know we wish we could. You know there ain't no rest for the wicked until we close our eyes for good..... Second time I have done that using "Ain't No Rest For The Wicked" by Cage The Elephant. XD

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clasact 2012/06/12 22:01:09

OK

if a woman can do construction why cant a man do this its completly fair

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Anas Az 2012/06/12 21:53:11

Unfair

Off-topic: who in the picture is a former player in the team Moroccan named Youssef Mokhtari

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jas wats 2012/06/12 21:43:48

OK

Damn right it's fair.

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Michael 2012/06/12 21:33:07

OK

The shoe is now on the other foot, and only fair.

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TKramar 2012/06/12 21:24:11

OK

Women don't belong in the workforce at all.

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siddhalion to TKramar 2012/06/12 21:43:53

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Are you a complete dumbass? Or a total moron?

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Bibliop... to siddhalion 2012/06/12 22:48:01

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Both.

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TKramar to siddhalion 2012/06/13 09:22:41

Neither. Women should stay at home.

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hasher to TKramar 2012/06/13 00:29:07

WTF?? WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN FOR THE LAST 100 YEARS???

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TKramar to hasher 2012/06/13 09:23:45
Jo to hasher 2012/06/13 17:01:48

under a rock--thats where all slime comes from:)

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KoolGuyL to TKramar 2012/06/13 01:35:56

Hey, the 19th century is calling, they miss you.

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TKramar to KoolGuyL 2012/06/13 09:24:00

Tell it to the Amish.

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☠ Live ... to TKramar 2012/06/13 12:01:27

Men belong in the army. Go kill a terrorist, man! 50 years ago, men knew their place!

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TKramar to ☠ Live ... 2012/06/13 16:03:28

The army is for the defense of this country. Our government misuses it.

Men belong in the workplace, so they can support the females. That's their proper role.

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☠ Live ... to TKramar 2012/06/13 16:07:26

"The Females" aren't invalids or handicapped. YOU might be MENTALLY handicapped, though... lol

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TKramar to ☠ Live ... 2012/06/13 16:24:17

No, but they have a job to do at home.

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☠ Live ... to TKramar 2012/06/13 16:26:39

Not all women are married or have children, genius.

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TKramar to ☠ Live ... 2012/06/13 16:27:32 (edited)

No, but it's their father's job to take care of them until they do get married. Meanwhile, they can take care of the house.

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