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The warmer states in the south and southwest of the United States.

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Sun Belt

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The north central and northeastern states where major manufacturing centers were once dominant.

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Rust Belt

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The colder states in the north and northeast of the United States.

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Frost Belt

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People born in the high birth rate period between 1945 and 1964.

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baby boom generation

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People born in the low birth-rate period between 1960 and 1980.

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Generation X

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People born between 1981 and 1997, toward the end of the millennium; also called millennials.

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Generation Y

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People born between 1997 and 2012.

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Generation Z

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Most people aged 16 or over who are available for work, whether employed or unemployed.

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labor force

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The percentage of the adult population that is in the labor force.

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labor participation rate

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An invisible barrier to job advancement.

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glass ceiling