A father is advising his teenaged daughter as to which kind of career path to seek,with the following "appropriate" recommendations: nurse,teacher,social worker.What is this father promoting by framing these as appropriate occupations for his daughter?

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The father is promoting horizontal segregation by suggesting occupations that are traditionally associated with women and are undervalued compared to occupations traditionally associated with men. These occupations also tend to have lower wages and less potential for advancement. By limiting his daughter's options to these "appropriate" occupations, the father is reinforcing gender stereotypes and societal expectations rather than encouraging her to explore all career paths.

A Father Is Advising His Teenaged Daughter as to Which