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Professional Careers

Definition

Professional careers refer to occupations or jobs that typically require specialized knowledge, skills, education, and training. These careers often involve higher levels of responsibility and offer opportunities for advancement.

Related terms

Glass Ceiling: An invisible barrier that prevents certain individuals (often women or minority groups) from advancing beyond a certain level in their professional career.

Gender Wage Gap: The difference between average earnings of men and women in the workforce.

Occupational Segregation: The uneven distribution of men and women across different occupations or industries.

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