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Gender Stratification

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Due: Monday, Nov. 2nd by class time. Refer to the reading Hochschild, A. R., & Machung, A. (2003). The second shift and any other sources that can help inform your answers (i.e., Department of Labor stats  (Links to an external site.)). Answer the questions below: 1) What is the second shift? And how does it impact women’s careers/salary?  2) What else contributes to the pay gap between men/women?  Start by briefly analyzing that gap (compare income gap over the years, age groups, occupations, etc.). Then identify norms, policies, and/or practices that potentially contribute to the income gap. About 1-2 pages; typed; double-spaced; cite your sources.
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