Briefly describe how boys and girls differ in their view of which careers are appropriate for boys and which are appropriate for girls

Please provide the best answer for the best statement.


1. Both boys and girls believe careers typically associated with men, such as firefighter, engineer, or police officer, occupy a higher status than occupations typically associated with women, such as nurse, teacher, and librarian.
2. Girls tend to be more flexible in their attitudes toward what career they aspire to and are much more willing to consider a career usually associated with men. However, middle school boys become less likely to aspire to future occupations associated with women.

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