occupations undertaken for a significant period of life
from French carrière, from Latin carrus 'wheeled vehicle'
professional paths or occupations
Career trajectories shaped by gender: women experience career penalties for motherhood ('motherhood tax'), men rewarded ('fatherhood bonus'). Career success historically coded as male achievement.
Acknowledge gendered barriers to career advancement. Discuss work/life integration rather than implying women must choose between careers and family.
Women's career pioneers and multi-hyphenate professionals who built sectors (computing, medicine, law) often uncredited; historical recognition matters.
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