Sexism at work: the history of women from all corners of the planet

Did you know that women all over the world continue to struggle for equality when it comes to jobs? If we calculate the total paid and unpaid work of women (for example, childcare and household chores), it becomes evident that they work more than men and tend to receive lower wages, according to the World Economic Forum.

The UN reports that women working full-time still receive only 70-90% of the salary, which is considered normal for men. But even if women are provided with work, they often face sexism.

We suggest you look at photos of women from all over the world at work, as well as learn about how often they face gender discrimination.

The history of each woman shows how little progress we have made on this issue: only a small number said that they have never encountered sexism, while most say that we still have a lot to do to eradicate this problem.

That's what women from all over the world talk about gender discrimination in the world of work.

Priests

"People do not know about the existence of Shinto women priests, so they think that we can not perform rituals," - priest Tomo Ichino, 40, Japan.

Cooks

"I was subordinate to two men, but they did not do what I asked them, because I am a woman", - chef Yvonne Quintero, Mexico.

Mountaineers

"Physical strength in some situations benefits male colleagues on particularly difficult routes. But women are more concentrated and attentive, "- mountain climbing instructor Julia Argunova, 36, Kazakhstan.

Presidents

"The difference between the wages of men and women can be up to 20%. Many women face this, "- President of Switzerland Doris Leuthard, 54 years old.

Instructors

"Men do not have to prove what they are capable of, unlike women. We do this every day, "- a parachute instructor Paloma Granero, 38 years old, Spain.

Workers at gas stations

"I'm very proud of my work. I believe that now we, women, can perform any work, "- the operator of the gas station Janis Reina, 30 years old, Venezuela.

Pilots

"There were some difficulties at the beginning of the work. I felt irony and cynicism about myself. I understood that they do not appreciate me. But in the last 10 years the society has changed a lot, and now the female pilot is not something unusual, "military pilot Ekaterina Kvliwidze, 30, Georgia.

Military

"A fighter woman is capable of conducting military campaigns in the same way as any man," - fighter of the Syrian democratic forces Laila Sterk, 22, Syria.

Fishermen

"At the beginning of my career, the fishermen all said that this activity is suitable only for men, but now my colleagues respect me and call me captain," - fisherman Cryf Nimri, 69 years old, Tunisia.

Journalists

"I do not remember any discrimination towards myself for the entire time I work in the field of journalism," - writer Sam Abdelati, 38, Egypt.

Photographers

"When I show scenes of violence, I sometimes come across biased attitudes and hear comments with sexual overtones," photographer Jeng Un, 27 years old, South Korea.

Police officers

"There are many professions that were originally exclusively male, but are currently performed by women," - police officer Ana Maria del Verdennes Suarez, 27, Uruguay.

Scientists

"Unfortunately, it is still true that there are fewer women professors in science than men, but this gap is gradually shrinking," researcher Dr. Catherine Reynolds, 37, UK.

Restorers

"In my country, this is an unusual profession for a woman, but so far I have not encountered people who would have spoken of me negatively," - furniture restorer Ledzla Selimovik, 34, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Librarians

"I did not face gender discrimination in my work. Here, all librarians are women, "- librarian Aymi Pompa Bolivar, 43, Cuba.

Polydsery

"Some students of the studio with a low self-esteem after the trainings smile more often, and feel beautiful. But because of the bad attitude of their husbands who do not consider these sports activities and associate them with something sexual, they stop attending training, "- dance coach on the pylon Claudia Parragiz, 45 years old, Chile.

Surfers

"I am the first woman to represent my country at national and international competitions since 1977," - surfer Roshio Larranga, 53, Peru.

Engineers

"When I got a job as a machinist 23 years ago, I was told that this is a profession for men," - machinist Serpil Smgdem, 44, Turkey.

Dancers

"In the world of professional dances, I met many more famous male choreographers than women", - practicing dancer Sandra Mifsud, 43, Malta.

Sellers

"I faced discrimination when I decided to sell newspapers on the street, even from my family," - the seller of the newspapers Rosa Amelia Mejia Reyes, 35, El Salvador.

Artists

"One day the company did not want to hire me to paint a picture, arguing that women can not wear working stuff," Mado, 34, Brazil.

"Sometimes I was denied work because I was a woman, and perhaps because of my marital status," - metal artist Christine Akot, 38, Kenya.

Drivers

"There is no difference in the work of the driver of vehicles between a woman and a man", - driver Januk Shirst, 25 years old, Nepal.

"There are several women workers who can drive large trucks and backhoe loaders. If men do this, why can not women? "- excavator driver Grace Okol, 40, Philippines.

Farmers

"We must change the approach to early education of young children. Boys can play with dolls, and girls with cars, "- owner of a farm for growing oysters Valerie Perron, 53, France.

Wipers

"In my previous work, the boss gave preference to male colleagues, and therefore the salary was always detained for women. That's why I changed jobs, "- janitor Juan Diaz, 43, Mexico.

Butchers

"I have never felt gender inequality. I believe that women can do the same job as men, so there should be no discrimination, "- butcher Christina Alvarez, 29, Mexico.

Firefighters

"The men who are my teammates thought that I would not last long in this organization because of stubborn training. Nevertheless, in practice, I showed them that I was able to take on the task of the same level as men, "- firefighter Yolein Chavez Talavera, 31, Nicaragua.

Bikers

"When I was planning a tour in Pakistan, many of my male colleagues advised not to do this, because it is not safe and easy for a woman. But I did it, "- biker Mehvish Ehlakyu, 26 years old, Pakistan.

Teachers

"Women who return to work after the birth of a child are sometimes treated with suspicion, as if they can not now make commitments," - the head teacher Maxine Mallet, 52, UK.

Workers

"How unfair it is that a 54-year-old woman should work and take care of the whole family" - a worker at a brick factory Phung Thi Hai, 54, Vietnam.

Breeders

"I could not help laughing when the agricultural consultant asked me where the landlord was when I was standing right in front of him. Previously, the work of the breeder was done exclusively by men. Women usually performed only low-level work. People should be more open, and this change should happen everywhere, not just in the fields, "- breeder Emily Joanine, 37, France.