Women in Industry
Female dominated professions in South Africa
Women are dominating in all sectors – misogyny is not dead, but the tables are turning omen do lead in some professions, more so than men; however, many women are now stepping on their male counterparts’ toes taking positions that were conventionally ascribed to men. Economists refer to certain positions as “pink-collared jobs”, meaning that the role is normally filled by a woman. Jobs
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in nursing, counselling and social work seem to be predominantly occupied by women, as do secretarial and administrative posts. Here’s a list of positions where women greatly outnumber men, in South Africa: • Nurses • Teachers • Social Workers • Event Planners
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Insurance Tax Specialists Human Resources Financial Specialists Admin Public Relations This said, there is a lean for many women to fill the role that society has traditionally ascribed to a female. There is a preconceived notion that women are better carers and listeners, possibly
August 2022
