A New York Times story this morning listed a consequence of the recession you might not have thought of.
With construction and manufacturing jobs disappearing, and health care and education a little more recession-proof, women are set to pass the point where they represent more than half the American workforce.
Not because they are gaining jobs. But because men are losing them.
Before you get all angry about me gender stereotyping these professions, take a look at the job-loss stats, according to the Times. It's no secret construction, manufacturing and like businesses are taking a huge share of the job cuts.
And the result has been that 82 percent of the jobs cut in this recession have been jobs held by men.
The story goes on to talk about the consequences. I recommend it. Let us know here what you think.
Somewhat makes up for the days in the past when women were forced to be kept at home, barefoot & pregnant! Ah, justice.