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Your Femininity Isn’t A Burden In A Traditionally Male Field, It’s An Asset
Women have fought to secure a place in male-dominated professions for decades. But is modern feminism really the best way for women to thrive in a career?
By Gabrielle Coleman3 min read
When women first began working in jobs previously dominated by men, they needed to quickly adapt to the office environment, which included male co-workers, with their practices and expectations. On top of all the challenges these pioneers faced, they had to answer the question, “What is my place in this career as a female?” Even now, and in occupations that have more equitable numbers of men and women, we still need to answer that question. But how?