CLEP Intro to Sociology

Category - Occupations

What are pink-collar positions?
  1. Women in the work place
  2. Jobs largely held by women
  3. Women who chose to work from home
  4. Women who work in offices
  5. Jobs that require both white and blue collar skills
Explanation
Answer: B ­- Pink-collar jobs are ones that are often largely held by women, such as preschool teachers and secretaries. Most people who work in offices are called white-collar workers, while factory and manual laborers are considered blue-collar. Pink-collar positions often provide low pay and limited or no benefits.
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