How would you describe the nature of the work in this occupation? What kind and amount of training is needed for the occupation? What are the average or median earnings for workers in this occupation? What is the outlook for this occupation?

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Instructions: Examine the table BLS 2021-1.pdf Download BLS 2021-1.pdfon the percent of employed persons by detailed occupation and sex, compiled by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Pick two occupations—one in which women comprise the majority of workers employed in that field and a second in which there are few women represented. Be sure to include this data from the table in your paper. After you have identified these two occupations (i.e., one male-dominated and the other female-dominated), proceed to the Occupational Outlook Handbook at the following web address:

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Search within the occupation groups menu options to find your chosen occupations. Research each occupation in order to learn: How would you describe the nature of the work in this occupation? What kind and amount of training is needed for the occupation? What are the average or median earnings for workers in this occupation? What is the outlook for this occupation? What can you say about the accompanying picture (if there is one)? What are the gender implications? Why is this a male- or female-dominated field? Be sure to explain your reasoning. How do the structure of these careers (i.e., career earnings, training requirements, nature of work, etc.) contribute to existing status inequalities between men and women? What would need to happen to equalize the representation of men and women in each field? Perform a Google image search of each occupation. What are the gender implications? Include a screen shot in an appendix to your paper. Write up your findings in standard paper format in 3-5 typed, double-spaced pages (12 point, Times New Roman font or the equivalent). Remember to properly cite the information from the BLS site (APA citation format preferred). Submit your paper through Canvas as a .pdf or .doc file (do not use other file types; other file types cannot be opened on Canvas and will be given an automatic 0). I urge you to submit early to avoid unexpected, last minute technical difficulties.

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