Pink-collar

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A pink-collar worker does work that is traditionally or most likely done by women, especially a male pink-collar worker. This includes secretarial work, typing, educational work, work involving children, and work as a telephone operator. The term "pink-collar" is intended to parallel "white-collar" and "blue-collar". Women in 1950s offices usually wore bright shirts and pink was a popular color, thus entering the workforce colorwheel.

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So-called pink-collar jobs are secondary labour market jobs predominantly filled by women. These are jobs that are low in status and pay, and have limited benefits or chances for advancement. Examples include: teaching, nursing, clerical work, cleaning, aged care, food preparation and service, and childcare. According to gender stereotypes pervasive in male-dominated societies, these occupations are seen as ideally and naturally suited to women as they echo domestic responsibilities. Therefore they reinforce and perpetuate the traditional sexual division of labour in the household and limit the opportunities available to women in the workforce.