Costen is an elementary school teacher. He, the principal, and the custodian are the only men who work in the building. Costen is good with his students, but he is neither the strongest teacher nor the strongest leader in the building. He often receives awards, however, and is earmarked to become the new assistant principal when he finishes up his master's degree. Which of the following provides a critical feminist read of this situation?

A) Men in female-dominated professions are often promoted quickly because they bring valuable insights otherwise missing from so-called "pink collar" work.
B) Men in female-dominated professions are more competitive than their female colleagues and therefore are promoted more quickly.
C) Men in female-dominated professions experience a pressure toward upward mobility that sees them promoted more quickly than women.
D) Men in female-dominated professions are have more time to dedicate to professional development activities and are therefore quickly promoted.

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Duygu Korkmaz · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  This situation can be viewed through a critical feminist lens as the pressure on men to advance in female-dominated professions often results in their quicker promotions compared to their female colleagues. This pressure on men may stem from societal expectations that privilege men in leadership roles and views women as less capable. This can lead to women being overlooked for promotions despite their qualifications and experience.

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