Agents of Society
Social Factors Affecting Career Choices
Gender Role
Occupational image
100

primary agent of socialization of an individual upon birth, throughout infancy, and up to childhood

Family

100

a powerful motivator that inspires individuals to pursue specific career paths based on their interests

Personal Interest


100

These are the chores and responsibilities people expect each gender to do at home. For example, society might think women should do the cooking and cleaning, while men should focus on work outside the home.

Household/Domestic Behaviours

100

What term refers to widely held, oversimplified beliefs that society may have about certain jobs or occupations?

Stereotypes

200

refer to people who share the same interests or characteristics such as age and social background

Peer Groups

200

it involves the decision-making of the parents in choosing his/her child’s career path to pursue

Parent’s Career Choice

200

This is about how people expect others to look based on gender. For example, society might think women should be thin and wear makeup, while men should be muscular and not care about their appearance as much.

Physical Appearance / Masculinity and Feminity norms

200

What word describes the unfair favoritism or prejudice individuals may hold towards certain careers, influenced by societal attitudes or personal experiences?

Bias

300

 has a critical role in academic and social activities molding individuals’ beliefs, values, and attitudes.

Schools


300

may directly or indirectly influence a person’s occupation due to exposure at an early age

Parents’ Occupation

300

Men are expected to be the primary breadwinners, leading to societal pressure for them to pursue high-paying careers, while women are often encouraged to prioritize flexibility and work-life balance over salary.

Career Pressure

300

What field of study and profession, often stereotyped as a career for boys, involves the application of scientific and mathematical principles to design, develop, and innovate solutions for complex problems in various industries?

Engineer/Engineering

400

a source of information regarding events in society, it represents various viewpoints regarding events and developments within society; and it provides entertainment by showcasing other people's experiences through television, movies, advertising, radio, the internet, magazines, and newspapers

Mass Media


400

it is about the economic influences like parental salary, alongside societal influences like cultural capital, education, exposure to social and cultural networks, etc.

Socio-economic background

400

Women are often overlooked for leadership roles due to assumptions about their ability to balance family and career responsibilities.


Leadership Discrimination

400

What profession, historically dominated by men, involves upholding the law, maintaining public safety, and serving the community through law enforcement duties?


Police Officers

500

a socialization agent that exerts a great influence on the views of a person, legitimizes accepted social practices, provides stability to society, and can be source of social change, and is defined to be a particular system of faith and worship

Religion

500

 influences a person’s career choice because of the occupation’s popularity or the increase in its demands.  

Job/Occupation trends

500

Men are encouraged to pursue careers that align with traditional masculine stereotypes, such as engineering or law enforcement, while women are steered towards traditionally feminine roles, such as teaching or nursing.

Vocational Bias

500

What profession, traditionally associated with girls, involves the skilled application of cosmetics to enhance beauty and create artistic looks?

Make-Up Artist