https://reasonstobecheerful.world/women-plumbers-jordan/
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Humiliating. Not a woman’s job. Shame on the family.
Such comments were frequently directed at Tahani Al Shati and Yusra Mohammad
Nmour when they started training as plumbers. In Jordan, the proportion of
women in paid work is among the lowest in the world, due in large part to
social and cultural norms. Entering the workforce is already a challenge for
many — never mind breaking into a field dominated by men.
Al Shati recalls one day when she and some fellow trainees spotted a pipe
leaking water onto the street. They pulled out their tools to try to stop the
spillage. But a female passerby saw them and began scolding them. Tensions
mounted, but the trainees carried on working. In one of the world’s driest
countries, preventing water loss was ultimately more important.
Today, Al Shati and Nmour are among hundreds of fully certified female plumbers
in Jordan. Speaking in Amman, the capital city, through a translator, they say
this unconventional career has provided life-changing confidence and
independence, plus opportunities to travel their country while training other
women. “My husband and kids are so proud. My neighbors envy me now,” says
Nmour."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
