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Barriers |
| WOMEN |
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Social & Cultural Lack of support from family, friends, classmates and/ or coworkers Lack of self-confidence Lack of female role models Limited experience with tools and mechanical operations Education & Training Limited information about nontraditional options Females are usually directed to traditional classes Lack of prerequisite classes in math and science Isolation and sexual harassment in classrooms Lack of instructor support Lack of support services such as transportation and childcare
On the Job
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| MEN |
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Social & Cultural Perception that men are not caring Perception that men who choose nontraditional jobs are not masculine Some nontraditional jobs offer men less opportunity for advancement Socialization to traditional male roles Lack of support from family, friends, classmates and/or coworkers Lack of self-confidence in nontraditional careers Lack of male role models in nontraditional careers
Education & Training
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