Barriers

Barriers That Prevent Individuals from Choosing Nontraditional Careers

Social/Cultural
--Lack of support, self-confidence, role models, and life experiences

Education and Training
--Limited information about nontraditional careers
--Usually directed to traditional classes
--Isolation and sexual harassment in classroom and lack of instructor support
--Lack of support services

On the Job
--Discrimination in hiring, firing, promotion and layoffs
--Isolation and sexual harassment in the workplace
--Lack of union support and support services

Salary
--Most nontraditional careers for men are lower in salary