Women Overtake Men in U.S. Jobs as Healthcare Drives Growth
TL;DR
For the third time ever, women now outnumber men in the U.S. workforce, driven by rapid growth in health-care jobs dominated by women and a decline in male participation, with many expanding roles paying less than traditional male-dominated sectors. Experts note barriers keep men from HEAL professions (health, education, care), and that boosting male participation could help address labor shortages and improve representation in vital fields.
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