Feminisation of the economy
The shift from manufacturing-based economy (employing men) to service/knowledge economy (employing women and increasingly diverse workers), creating new employment opportunities and changing gender aspirations.
Real World
The closure of steelworks in Redcar in 2015 left thousands of men without traditional employment, while nearby Teesside University saw rising female enrolment in nursing, law, and business degrees.
Exam Focus
Connect feminisation of the economy to Sharpe's 'Just Like a Girl' research showing girls' shifting priorities from marriage to careers.
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