The disparities and inequalities between men and women have been a significant topic of discussion for centuries, and this issue continues to be highly relevant today.
Recently, a female landscaper from Sydney, Australia, sparked a lively conversation on social media by highlighting what she perceives as a glaring double standard in the workplace: why is it acceptable for men to work shirtless in the heat while women are not afforded the same freedom?
“It’s a scorching 40-degree day today…”
We all understand how challenging it can be to work outdoors when the sun is blazing and the heat is unyielding. If you’ve ever had to endure a sweltering day on a job site or while working on the road, you know exactly what I mean.
During my childhood, it was quite common to see road and construction workers going shirtless on hot days. While it may not be as prevalent now, I still occasionally spot men laboring with sunburned shoulders and no shirts.
Shianne Fox, an Australian tradeswoman known as “The Bikini Tradie” on social media, took to TikTok to express her frustration after being told she couldn’t take off her shirt while working outside on a blistering 104°F (40°C) day.
