Tradeswomen: meaning, definitions and examples
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tradeswomen
[ ˈtreɪdzˌwɪmɪn ]
female tradesperson
A tradeswoman is a woman who works in a skilled trade, often in industries such as construction, plumbing, or electrical work. They are skilled professionals who have received specific training and certification in their area of expertise. The term highlights the increasing presence of women in fields traditionally dominated by men.
Synonyms
craftswoman, female artisan, workwoman.
Examples of usage
- The company hired several tradeswomen for the construction project.
- She is a skilled tradeswoman who specializes in electrical work.
- Tradeswomen are becoming more common in the plumbing industry.
- Training programs are now specifically aimed at encouraging tradeswomen.
Translations
Translations of the word "tradeswomen" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mulheres do comércio
🇮🇳 व्यापारिक महिलाएँ
🇩🇪 Handwerkerinnen
🇮🇩 perempuan pedagang
🇺🇦 жінки-торговці
🇵🇱 kobiety zajmujące się handlem
🇯🇵 女性職人
🇫🇷 femmes de métier
🇪🇸 mujeres de comercio
🇹🇷 ticaret kadınları
🇰🇷 여성 상인
🇸🇦 نساء التجارة
🇨🇿 ženy v obchodu
🇸🇰 ženy v obchode
🇨🇳 女性商人
🇸🇮 ženske trgovke
🇮🇸 konur í verslun
🇰🇿 саудагер әйелдер
🇬🇪 ბაზრის ქალები
🇦🇿 ticarət qadınları
🇲🇽 mujeres comerciantes
Etymology
The term 'tradeswoman' combines 'trade', which derives from the Old English 'træd', meaning 'track' or 'path' and refers to a specific occupation or craft, with 'woman', which comes from the Old English 'wīfman', meaning 'female human'. Historically, skilled trades were predominantly male-dominated due to societal norms and gender roles. However, as these norms evolved, more women began to enter skilled trades, leading to the emergence of terms like 'tradeswoman'. This shift reflects broader changes in the workforce and increased emphasis on gender equality in all job sectors. The use of 'tradeswoman' has become more prominent in recent years, particularly as organizations and initiatives advocate for women's representation in various fields, promoting the idea that women can excel in trades just as well as their male counterparts.