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Gender Attitudes and Occupational Aspirations in Germany: Are Young Men Prepared for the Jobs of the Future?

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The increasing rate of post-industrialisation in advanced economies has dramatically impacted on the availability of jobs in male-dominated occupations. Consequently, men with traditional gender attitudes may experience difficulties in finding employment that aligns with their conception of masculinity. Attitudes to gender roles develop during childhood as part of the process of socialisation; thus, family background, and in particular parental education and occupation, may influence the occupational aspirations of young people. To examine the associations between family background, a child’s attitudes to gender roles and a child’s occupational aspirations, analysis of the German National Education Panel Study (NEPS) Starting Cohort 4 data was conducted. The findings suggest that family background continues to be associated with attitudes to gender roles and occupational aspirations.

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  • Jenny Chesters, 2023. "Gender Attitudes and Occupational Aspirations in Germany: Are Young Men Prepared for the Jobs of the Future?," Work, Employment & Society, British Sociological Association, vol. 37(3), pages 571-587, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:woemps:v:37:y:2023:i:3:p:571-587
    DOI: 10.1177/09500170211017046
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