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American Women, 2003

Facts and Figures about American Women's History, 2003, from the U.S. Census Bureau

8. Among the 71 million women at least 16 years old who work in the civilian labor force, what percentage work full time, year-round?

Answer: 50%

More than 9-in-10 employed, civilian women age 16 and over work in one of three occupational groups: sales and office (37 percent); management, professional and related (36 percent); and service (18 percent).

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9. What percentage of women, age 18 over and citizens, cast ballots in the last presidential election -- and what percentage of their male counterparts did so?

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau

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