pink-collar

(piŋk′käl′ər)

adjective

designating or of a job or work, as that of a secretary or salesclerk, for which women have been typically hired

Origin: ? from the color's traditional association with female infants

See pink-collar in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Of or relating to a class of jobs, such as typist or telephone operator, once traditionally filled by women.

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