There is a school of thought holding that men and women have different traits. Therefore, some careers are appropriate for men or women only. Although this statement seems to be true to certain extents, I am of the opinion that there should not be any fixed standards for jobs based on gender.
On the one hand, it is understandable why some individuals think that some certain jobs are only suitable for men and some are only for women. The key rationale is the biological differences between males and females. Men are often supposed to be physically stronger than women. Therefore, they seem to be apt for jobs demanding a good physique such as ones related to garbage collections, sports or construction. Additionally, men are likely to be more decisive so they are often prioritised to be the leader or the CEO of organisations. Meanwhile, women tend to be more empathetic and yielding so careers relevant to caregiving roles like babysitter and nurse are supposed to fit them. Also, since they are easily driven by their emotions and external impacts like their family or personal relationships, being a leader is supposed to not suit them accordingly. As a result, it is reasonable why some people hold this statement.
On the other hand, this perspective is no more than a stereotype. It should be acknowledged by all people that not every man is physically strong and also, not all women are soft. Gender is not advisable to be a factor influencing work choices of each person. In reality, there are many women over the world who outperform men in many majors, especially in arduous sports. Athlete Rachel Entrekin, for instance, became the first woman in history to win the overall title, surpassing all male competitors on a track of 400 kilometre course in the US. It is also of note that there are numerous males having jobs in majors related to caregiving or beauty. Such fields have been supposed to suit women only but this has changed. To illustrate, James Charles, a makeup artist, has objected to social standards and followed his interest in the beauty major, sharing guidelines and tips about makeup. Therefore, success and work options should not be limited by gender.
In conclusion, some people think that some professions are only appropriate for men and some jobs are only suitable for women. However, I believe that gender should be considered as a factor impacting people’s work choices.