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King and others defended gender quotas, asserting that these measures are necessary to address historical underrepresentation and to foster diversity in sectors like construction and engineering. She humorously remarked on the absence of male “lollipop persons” in roadworks, implying that gender stereotypes have long dictated occupational segregation. Her position emphasized that quotas are a tool to ensure women have equal access to all careers, breaking down outdated stereotypes.