Women's power in men's professions: Courage to equality in Austria!

Women's power in men's professions: Courage to equality in Austria!

Wien, Österreich - The questions about gender -specific professions and the importance of gender -friendly language are currently in focus. Carina Weitz (25), a car technician at the ÖAMTC, and Caroline Nussbaum (39), hairdresser with two salons, share in an interview with the Krone their experiences in their respective professions, which are often seen as typical of men and women. Weitz emphasizes that her gender did not play a role in choosing her professional career. From the beginning she was convinced that there are no technical differences between men and women and never doubted that she can master the challenges.

Nussbaum, on the other hand, has to deal with the prejudice that the hairdresser is a typical women's profession. She chose her job because she is creative and likes to work with people. With three male employees in her team, she sees positive changes, since men often get better with the mainly female customers, which leads to more tips. As Neue-rechtschreit.de , a gender language is of crucial importance in order to reduce gender stereotypes and make all genders visible. It is important to communicate respectfully and inclusive to promote equality.

prejudices and new approaches

The discussion about prejudices goes beyond the choice of career. Both Weitz and Nussbaum emphasize that they could prove themselves in their professions without their gender being perceived as an obstacle. Nussbaum explains that many incorrectly assume that hairdressers are less intelligent, while it is a demanding profession that requires creativity and constant training. These views can not only be found in the hairdressing industry; The importance of gender -friendly language also plays a central role in creating an inclusive society and overcoming stereotypes. Gender-style have advantages and disadvantages, whereby paths are also being searched to do justice to all genders in the language.