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Individualism Belief that people are responsible for their own success or failure;
emphasizes personal effort and independence.
Collectivism Belief that society should work together and share responsibility for
people's well-being.
Women in the Workforce The increasing participation of women in paid labor outside the home,
though women still experience wage gaps and occupational
segregation.
Occupational Segregation The concentration of men and women in different types of jobs.
Gender Wage Gap The difference between the average earnings of men and women.
Wealth The total value of assets someone owns, such as property, savings, and
investments.
Income Money received from work, investments, or government payments.
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Individualism Belief that people are responsible for their own success or failure;
emphasizes personal effort and independence.
Collectivism Belief that society should work together and share responsibility for
people's well-being.
Women in the Workforce The increasing participation of women in paid labor outside the home,
though women still experience wage gaps and occupational
segregation.
Occupational Segregation The concentration of men and women in different types of jobs.
Gender Wage Gap The difference between the average earnings of men and women.
Wealth The total value of assets someone owns, such as property, savings, and
investments.
Income Money received from work, investments, or government payments.
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