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They had more opportunities in white-collar jobs
White-collar jobs were more acceptable..
(They could stop working when the boss went home). White-collar jobs are more typically office jobs, so they usually end at five pm. Blue-collar, service-oriented jobs can be done whenever necessary, so they don't have as much flexibility.
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(They could stop working when the boss went home). White-collar jobs are more typically office jobs, so they usually end at five pm. Blue-collar, service-oriented jobs can be done whenever necessary, so they don't have as much flexibility.
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White collar jobs made women's presence more acceptable.
Blue collar workers are laborers, especially factory workers. White collar workers are those who usually work in an office. The title of blue collar comes from the type of uniform that many laborers wear. The title of white collar comes from the type of linen shirt that is typically worn with a suit.
It was the Works Progress Administration that resulted in 8.5 million blue and white-collar jobs. The program was introduced by President Roosevelt.
People who are NOT white collar workers would be labourers, mechanics, gardeners, truck drivers, and such like jobs. 'White collar' workers would be clerks, bank tellers, librarians etc.
GI Bill contributed to the growth of professional and white collar jobs by granting US veterans benefits to attend universities.
Generally, a white collar job is advantageous compared to a blue collar one because the blue collar job involves manual work, which is hard and time consuming, whereas in white collar jobs people are usually doing mental work since they are (in theory) more knowledgeable. Another advantage is that blue collar workers are often paid hourly and with lower wages, whereas white collar workers are often salaried and higher paid. There are more chances that blue collar workers are harrased or abused by white collar workers. On the other hand, white collar workers often have huge responsibilities on them.