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The issue isn't just about "choice" etc: it's also about how jobs that women predominantly do are lower in prestige and pay than jobs that men predominantly do.
by matthewowen 11y ago
The issue isn't just about "choice" etc: it's also about how jobs that women predominantly do are lower in prestige and pay than jobs that men predominantly do.
The change in programming from being a low prestige, low salary job done by women to being a high prestige, high salary job done by men is sometimes cited an example of that. I don't know if there are flaws in that example, but I think the overall idea makes sense. I read an interesting article about this, but I don't recall the link. Sorry.
- pc86 11y agoPerhaps its important to determine if there are flaws in the example before using it as an example.
- matthewowen 11y agoAlternatively, perhaps it's worthwhile to suggest an idea that might be relevant to a topic, even if one doesn't currently have the time or inclination to explore it in depth. I mean, you're interested in the truth right? Not just the rhetoric necessary to argue a position you already hold. But sure, go for it. Why would you want someone to suggest an alternative way to explore or think about a problem when you can respond with snark instead? You might find life more fulfilling if you don't treat new information as inherently antagonistic.