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PINK-COLLAR WORKER [1 record]

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Record 1 2024-01-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Labour and Employment
  • Work and Production
  • Sociology of Work
  • Economic and Industrial Sociology
CONT

A pink collar worker is an employee who undertakes roles traditionally considered to be women's jobs, such as teacher, florist, child care, secretary, nurse, domestic helper, etc. These jobs typically rank low regarding status, pay, and career advancement opportunities.

OBS

pink collar: designation usually used in the plural.

Key term(s)
  • pink-collar employee
  • pink collars

French

Domaine(s)
  • Travail et emploi
  • Travail et production
  • Sociologie du travail
  • Sociologie économique et industrielle
OBS

col rose : désignation habituellement utilisée au pluriel.

Key term(s)
  • cols roses

Spanish

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