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Men avoid feminized jobs because they pay less and hold less social status. They are a \u201cstep down\u201d for men. In such jobs, men are disproportionately pushed into management positions, with better pay, more prestige, and less hands-on care. Equity issues concern structural barriers to success in particular employment fields. 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