How many female electricians or mechanics do you know? These are non-traditional jobs for women. An occupation is considered non-traditional if more than 75 per cent in the workforce is of the opposite gender.Here are five women with non-traditional occupations. Can you guess their jobs?
1) I'm Ellen and I love my job. I work mostly at weekends. I have to run a lot and make quick decisions. Sometimes people are not happy with my decisions.
2) Hi, I'm Jane. I work in the building industry. My job is not easy for a woman, but I enjoy it a lot. I work outdoors and use special tools.
3) Hello, my name is Susan. My job is quite stressful and tiring. It can be hard for a woman, but I like it. I have a fixed route and meet lots of people every day.
4) I'm Rose. I use special tools and need to wear a helmet. I join pieces of metal together by heating their edges.
5) Hello, I'm Marion. People phone me to go to their houses. I repair water pipes, toilets, sinks...
Please, add a comment with your options!!! ;)
How much do you know about women's history?
4 comments:
I'm not sure about n 1 and 2, but I think 3 is a bus driver, 4 is a welder, and 5 is a plumber
The answer is:
Number 1-- a referee.
Number 2-- a builder.
Number 3-- a bus driver.
Number 4-- a welder.
Number 5-- a plumber.
Paquita Cano 4ºB
1.An ER doctor
2.Architect
3.Bus river, taxi river, truck river, pilot...?
4.Woman who workes with iron, blacksmith?
5.Woman who repairs, fixes or mends things, handywoman?
Thank you for your comments! One of you hit the nail on the head, congrats!!!
1. a referee
2. a builder
3. a bus driver
4. a welder
5. a plumber
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