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The discussion also touched on how historical practices have shaped current workforce demographics. For instance, the dominance of women in teaching was partly due to religious and societal norms from past centuries, which dictated that women leave certain professions upon marriage. Similarly, traditional expectations led women away from trades like bricklaying and construction, despite their capabilities.
Participants agreed that addressing these issues involves both cultural change and policy adjustments. Encouraging more balanced representation requires understanding the complex interplay of biological tendencies, social conditioning, and institutional biases.