people engaged in a profession, especially one requiring special training
Medieval Latin professionalis, from Latin professio
Status designation that implies expertise and standards
Default mental image often male; women in professional roles face credibility questioning, dress code scrutiny, and assumptions about competence.
Use professional language that applies equally to all genders. When citing professionals, actively include diverse names/examples.
Women comprise majority of college-educated workers and lead across industries, though remain underrepresented in exec leadership and high-wage technical roles.
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