The Counteroffensive with Tim Mak

The Counteroffensive with Tim Mak

How conscription pushes women into “male jobs”

The war is changing the labor market by increasing the number of women in traditionally male-dominated positions. However, working conditions are still worse for them than they could be for men.

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Jul 18, 2026
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