Study Reveals Gender Bias in Swiss Professional Choices

New research from University of Bern shows technical skills and job content, not work-life balance, drive gender segregation in Swiss professions.

Key Takeaways

Technical skills and job content, not work-life balance, drive gender segregation in Swiss professions
Over 2,000 eighth-graders participated in the study before choosing apprenticeships
Girls showed lower preference for technology-intensive professions while favoring creative and social tasks

By The Numbers

2000+

Number of eighth-grade students in study

Number of job characteristics tested

They Said

"The results show there are hardly any differences between the genders when it comes to pay, working hours or the meaningfulness of work"
— University of Bern researchers

Key Findings Challenge Common Assumptions

Research Methodology and Scope

Gender Differences in Professional Preferences

Implications for Swiss Workforce

Sources & References

Swiss study examines why women and men choose different professions

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Key Takeaways

Technical skills and job content, not work-life balance, drive gender segregation in Swiss professions
Over 2,000 eighth-graders participated in the study before choosing apprenticeships
Girls showed lower preference for technology-intensive professions while favoring creative and social tasks

By The Numbers

2000+

Number of eighth-grade students in study

Number of job characteristics tested

They Said

"The results show there are hardly any differences between the genders when it comes to pay, working hours or the meaningfulness of work"
— University of Bern researchers

Key Takeaways

By The Numbers

They Said

Key Findings Challenge Common Assumptions

Research Methodology and Scope

Gender Differences in Professional Preferences

Implications for Swiss Workforce

Sources & References

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