The tendency of male-dominated fields to be devalued as women enter them in large numbers as described by the phenomenon ______.

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Occupational feminization refers to the process where a profession or field becomes dominated by women or is perceived as a female-oriented profession, often leading to a decrease in the prestige and salary associated with that field. This phenomenon explains the devaluation of fields as women enter them in large numbers.

The Tendency of Male-Dominated Fields to Be Devalued as Women