Industrialized societies maintain gendered divisions of labor that are not economic, but based on __________.

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Industrialized societies maintain gendered divisions of labor based on beliefs and attitudes about gender, which are perpetuated through socialization and cultural norms. Men are often expected to work in higher-paying, male-dominated fields while women are expected to work in lower-paying, female-dominated fields or stay at home to care for children. This division of labor is not based on merit or legal/political systems, but rather on deeply ingrained gender norms and expectations within the culture.

Industrialized Societies Maintain Gendered Divisions of Labor That Are Not