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To the question: In an economy that often demands 24/7 activity, shift work remains common both among men and women. Among the different types of shift work are rotating and evening shifts. Are women more likely or less likely to work rotating shifts and evening shifts?
The correct answer is A: While proportionately fewer women work irregular shifts (25% vs. 35% for men), they are more likely to work rotating shifts (41% vs. 34%) or evening shifts (14% vs. 10%).
Among full-time shift workers, women were more likely than men to work rotating or evening shifts
In 2005, over 3 million full-time workers worked something other than a regular daytime schedule, with two-thirds of them working a rotating or irregular shift. Just as women's share of full-time work has increased in the labour market in general, so too has their share of full-time shift work. In 2005, about 37% of full-time shift workers were women, up from about 33% in 1992.
Some occupations are more commonly associated with shift work. Almost half of workers in health-related occupations and two-thirds of those in protective services worked shift.
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Among full-time shift workers, women were more likely than men to work rotating or evening shifts
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