paid positions of regular employment
Origin uncertain, possibly from obsolete gob 'lump, mass'
Employment defines individual purpose and economic structure in modern society
Occupational language bifurcated by gender; 'jobs' itself is neutral, but hiring, wage, and prestige vary dramatically by gendered job categorization and historical exclusion.
Use 'job' or 'role' neutrally. When discussing workforce patterns, explicitly acknowledge gender pay gaps and occupational segregation rather than naturalizing gendered work.
["role","position","occupation"]
Women's economic participation expanded through feminist labor movements; recognize that many fields welcomed women only through sustained advocacy and legal reform.
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