In what ways does the construction of masculinity differ from the construction of femininity in regards to paid work?

Introduction: Connecting Your Learning
Questions to consider:

How do you create a sense of gender identity through
your employment or job? How does your job create a sense of gender
identity for you?
In what ways does the construction of masculinity differ from the construction of femininity in regards to paid work? What
about unpaid work?
What happens to gender expectations and relationships
when people must survive on a poverty budget?
How do U.S. ideology and cultural values about
independence affect employment and work?