The Labor Market
Explain the basics of the labor market.
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1 Hour+
Barbie in the Labor Force
OVERVIEW
In this lesson, students review historical trends in women's share of the labor force and occupations. Using Barbie careers as a timeline, they hypothesize why Barbie represented certain careers at different points in time.
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