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Women happier at work when there are fewer men, according to UBC research

Dec 3, 2018

CBC reported on a UBC study that found women are happier working with other women.

Yue Qian, a sociology professor and one of the lead authors of the study, said women in male-dominated occupations face negative stereotypes and higher performance standards than their male co-workers.

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