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🧵 I have a few problems with the "Valuing the hard hat as well as the graduation cap" narrative. There are social conditions being ignored - like gender. I've got a PhD in gender studies and for 3+ years I worked in a building merchant. When helping customers I was regularly told "I need a man." 👇🏻

In my own experience of working in a building merchant, customers presumed I was not strong enough or I didn't have sufficient knowledge solely based upon the fact I am a woman. Sexism impacts how women feel out of place in these environments - it's not a coincidence the trades are dominated by men.