Here's a breakdown of what it encompassed:
Professional Occupations: These jobs typically require extensive specialized education and training, and often involve intellectual and analytical work. Some examples include:
* Teachers: Elementary, middle, and high school teachers, college professors, and other educators.
* Physicians and Surgeons: Doctors who diagnose and treat illnesses and injuries.
* Lawyers: Legal professionals who advise clients and represent them in court.
* Engineers: Professionals who design, develop, and test products, systems, and processes.
* Scientists: Researchers who investigate and study natural phenomena.
* Architects: Professionals who design buildings and other structures.
* Writers and Artists: Individuals who create written or artistic works.
* Accountants and Financial Analysts: Professionals who manage financial records and advise clients.
Kindred Occupations: This category included jobs that were related to professional occupations but did not necessarily require a college degree. These jobs often involved supporting professional work. Some examples include:
* Secretaries and Administrative Assistants: Professionals who provide administrative support to managers and executives.
* Paralegals: Professionals who assist lawyers with legal research and other tasks.
* Technicians: Professionals who use technical skills to operate equipment and perform specific tasks.
* Clerical and Administrative Support Workers: Professionals who perform administrative tasks such as data entry, scheduling, and filing.
Why it's outdated:
The term "professional and kindred occupations" is no longer used by the U.S. Census Bureau because it is considered too broad and outdated. The modern occupational classification system uses more specific and detailed categories to reflect the evolving nature of work.
Modern alternatives:
Instead of using "professional and kindred occupations," the Census Bureau now uses categories such as:
* Management, Business, Science, and Arts Occupations
* Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
* Education, Training, and Library Occupations
* Community and Social Service Occupations
* Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
* Legal Occupations
These categories provide a more accurate and nuanced representation of the various occupations within the modern economy.