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Can Language Influence Women’s Participation in Manufacturing?
During a recent hearing, a Democratic lawmaker from Illinois raised an intriguing point about the language used in the manufacturing sector. Representative Jan Schakowsky expressed concern that the term ‘manufacturing’ might contribute to the apparent gender disparity in this field.
Schakowsky attended a subcommittee hearing under the Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade Committee. The focus of the session was centered on artificial intelligence in manufacturing and its implications for the future of American industry. In her remarks, the congresswoman revealed that the discussions about increasing engagement in manufacturing among youth included discussions on gender participation.
Reflecting on Gender Representation
Schakowsky stated her observations after meeting representatives from a manufacturing company, who were promoting initiatives aimed at encouraging young people to pursue careers in this industry. She noted a surprising statistic from her inquiry about the demographics of students signing up for manufacturing programs. Only 13% of participants were women.
“It was a low number,
