Although great strides have been made toward gender equality in the workplace over recent years, there are still certain areas that need to improve. Women are underrepresented in many different fields of employment, but these three are some of the worst culprits. But why? What reasons are there that hold so many women back from succeeding in these careers? What are the barriers? Naturally, it will take time for the gender politics of the workplace to vanish altogether—if it ever does, but why can’t we start the revolution with these three careers?
Chef
Ask the staff in any industrial-scale kitchen who their cook is, and it will often be a woman. But for finer dining and head chef roles? Not that many, unfortunately. In fact, according to Bloomberg in an article about the issue, only 6.3 percent of head chefs are women. Perhaps men are better at cooking than men? No chance. But, as equality opens up areas in the lower roles in the best kitchens, more women will gain experience. And, once they have that experience, they will be better prepared to take on the head chef position. So, ladies: what are you waiting for? Time to get back in the kitchen having spent the last 100 years trying to get out of it?
Engineering
Engineering is an incredibly male-dominated area. There are many different sides to this field of work: robotics, computer technology, electrical engineering. But none of them seem to appeal to as many women as we think they should. It’s a traditional thing more than anything, although there have been some breakthroughs recently. Many learned people think it might have something to do with gender stereotyping as children. Also, many women complain of rank sexism in the industry. But, if you are interested in any engineering, it can be a lucrative business and is a highly valued field. Check out the Society of Women Engineers to keep up to date with all the latest developments.
Pilot
It’s amazing that the famed Amelia Earhart paved the way for women pilots way back in 1923, but since then women make up only 4.21 percent of non-student licenses. Studies have suggested that there are a number of reasons why. Men tend to get more excited about aviation, for starters. They are also more likely to display the qualities that it takes to fly a plane, such as confidence—or arrogance, as others would call it. But, we have all seen what confidence does for men behind the wheel. And, with women statistically more likely to be safer in a car, we think it’s about time they proved themselves in the air, too.
Any other careers that you feel women need to do better at? There are plenty more to add to this list, of that there is no doubt. And what if you are a woman making strides and becoming a brave leader in one of these industries?
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