Moving%20Beyond%20Stereotypes:%20Non-traditional%20Occupations

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Moving Beyond StereotypesNon-traditional
Occupations
What is STEREOTYPING?
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Stereotyping

• Attributing behaviors, abilities, interests,
  values, etc. to a person or group of people on
  the basis of gender, race, age, or other
  generalized characteristics.

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Sugar and spice, and everything nice Thats
what little girls are made of.
Snips and snails and puppy dog tailsThat's
what little boys are made of.
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Get out a blank sheet of paper and number it to
ten.
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Whats my line???Guess whos working?

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• Identify the occupations (jobs) of ten people by
  looking at photos of those people and record your
  guesses on your answer sheet.

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1.Erick
Cosmetologist Dental Hygienist Firefighter Machini
st Mechanic Nurse Pilot Police Officer Security
Guard Teacher
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2. Dyone
Cosmetologist Dental Hygienist Firefighter Machini
st Mechanic Nurse Pilot Police Officer Security
Guard Teacher
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3.Tammy
Cosmetologist Dental Hygienist Firefighter Machini
st Mechanic Nurse Pilot Police Officer Security
Guard Teacher
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4. Lisa
Cosmetologist Dental Hygienist Firefighter Machini
st Mechanic Nurse Pilot Police Officer Security
Guard Teacher
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5. Kim
Cosmetologist Dental Hygienist Firefighter Machini
st Mechanic Nurse Pilot Police Officer Security
Guard Teacher
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6. Dan
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7. Michelle
Cosmetologist Dental Hygienist Firefighter Machini
st Mechanic Nurse Pilot Police Officer Security
Guard Teacher
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8. Scott
Cosmetologist Dental Hygienist Firefighter Machini
st Mechanic Nurse Pilot Police Officer Security
Guard Teacher
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9. Janice
Cosmetologist Dental Hygienist Firefighter Machini
st Mechanic Nurse Pilot Police Officer Security
Guard Teacher
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10. Tom
Cosmetologist Dental Hygienist Firefighter Machini
st Mechanic Nurse Pilot Police Officer Security
Guard Teacher
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Erick
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Dyone
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Tammy
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Lisa
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Kim
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Dan
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Michelle
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Janice
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Tom
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• Stereotyping causes significant problems in the
  career development process.
• Gender Stereotyping discourages young men and
  women from entering nontraditional occupations
  for which they may be well-suited.
• Stereotyping inhibits the career exploration and
  planning process because it limits the options
  that people see for themselves.
• STEREOTYPES LIMIT OUR POTENTIAL!!!

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Nontraditional Occupation

• Nontraditional refers to occupations or fields of
  work in which fewer than 25 of the workers in
  the occupation are of one gender (male or
  female).

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NON-TRADITIONAL OCCUPATIONS FROM A-Z

• Aerospace EngineerAgricultural EngineerAir
  Traffic ControllerAir-Conditioning
  MechanicAirline MechanicAirline PilotAmbulance
  DriverAnnouncerAppliance RepairerArcheologistA
  rchitectAstronomerAudio Engineer (TV and Radio)
  Automobile Mechanic
• Banking OfficerBellhopBiologistBoiler
  MakerBricklayerBuilding InspectorBulldozer
  OperatorBusiness Machine Repairer

• CarpenterCarpet LayerCement
  MasonChemistChiropractorCity ManagerComputer
  RepairerCongressional Representative
• DentistDetectiveDiesel Mechanic
  DiplomatDrafterDrywall Finisher
• Electric Sign RepairerElectricianElectronic
  Technician Elevator ConstructorEngineerEnvironm
  ental SpecialistExterminator

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• Film DirectorFilm Set DesignerFilm Soundperson
  FirefighterFood ScientistForeign Service
  OfficerForestry TechnicianFuneral
  DirectorFurniture Mover
• Gardener Gem SetterGeographerGeologistGlazier
  GripGround Radio OperatorGuard
• Health Service AdministratorHospital
  AdministratorHouse Painter
• Industrial Chemist Insulation
  WorkerIronworker
• Judge

• Lathe OperatorLawyerLocksmith
• Marketing ResearcherMathematicianMeat
  CutterMetal FabricatorMeteorologist
  MilkpersonMillwrightMotion Picture
  Projectionist Motorcycle Mechanic
• OceanographerOperating Room TechnicianOrgan
  Tuner/Repairer
• PainterPaperhangerPhysicianPhysicistPipefitte
  rPlastererPlumberPodiatristPolice
  OfficerPolitical ScientistPresident of the
  United StatesPress PhotographerPrinter

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• Radio Repair TechnicianRanger
  ManagerRehabilitation CounselorReligious
  LeaderRiggerRooferService Station
  AttendantSheetmetal WorkerSportswriterStonemaso
  nSupermarket ManagerSupreme Court
  JusticeSurveyor

• TailorTaxi DriverTelephone InstallerTelevision
  Director/Television Lighting DirectorTelevision
  RepairerTelevision Set DesignerTheater
  ManagerTile LayerTow Truck OperatorTrain
  ConductorTruck Driver (Local Delivery and
  Long-Haul)Watch RepairerWeatherprooferWelder

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• It is important to make a conscious effort to
  overcome stereotypes.
• Failure to do this can lead to some serious
  problems, like
• Some women may think they do not need to prepare
  for a career because they will be supported by
  the men in their lives.
• Some men women limit themselves of career
  opportunities, because they dont have the
  confidence that they would do well in certain
  occupations.

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Ways to overcome ERASE stereotypes

• Take classes youre interested in pursue a
  career that fits your personality learning
  style despite stereotypes.
• Be able to identify the stereotypes we hold and
  try to become more open-minded.
• When encountering new ideas and new kinds of
  people, there are several ways we can react
  REJECTION, TOLERANCE, ACCEPTANCE, and RESPECT.

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• TO REACT TO NEW IDEAS/PEOPLE
• WE CAN BE OPEN-MINDED THROUGH
• Rejection- To refuse to accept, acknowledge, or
  believe.
• Tolerance- To allow something to exist without
  trying to stop it.
• Acceptance- To agree with or regard something as
  normal.
• Respect- To consider worthy of high regard or
  honor.

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In Summary

• Be familiar with your personality and how it
  matches your career options.
• Know your learning style and practice studying
  with suggested strategies.
• Beware of stereotyping and keep an open mind
  about career opportunities.
• Chart your career path--- its never to early to
  start thinking planning.
• Enjoy the journey!!!

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• Progress always involves risk you cant steal
  second base and keep your feet on first.
  Frederick Wilcox

Rickey Henderson-All Time Stolen Bases Champion
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