The practice of filling occupations with mostly male or mostly female workers is
A)illegal but rarely prosecuted.
B)rare since the Civil Rights Act was passed.
C)common because collectively we understand jobs as being either masculine or feminine.
D)impossible to prevent,since men and women naturally have different abilities and interests.

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Gendered job segregation is still common because of cultural beliefs and stereotypes that associate certain jobs with masculinity or femininity. These beliefs are deeply ingrained in our collective consciousness and are perpetuated through societal and institutional practices. While illegal, enforcement of anti-discrimination laws can be difficult, and addressing the underlying cultural beliefs requires significant social and systemic changes.

The Practice of Filling Occupations with Mostly Male or Mostly