Women are getting most of the new jobs. What's going on with men?
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Women are gaining most new jobs, prompting questions about male employment trends and job appeal.
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Over the past year, the vast majority of new jobs created have gone to women. An unnamed economist suggests that to help men find employment, there is a need to make "girly jobs appeal to manly men." This perspective indicates a focus on shifting perceptions of certain job sectors to encourage male participation. The article does not provide further details on specific job types or policy proposals.
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