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Women have traditionally been seen as unsuited for outdoor work such as civil engineering or mechanical engineering due to engrained assumptions and prejudices. Traditional gender roles have long associated technical and physically demanding jobs with men, reinforcing the belief that these roles are less suitable for women. The idea that technical and physically demanding jobs are less suited for women has long been reinforced by traditional gender roles, which have long connected men with these types of jobs.

Old Norms and Stereotype: Society thinks that women are not as strong as men, and they think that the stamina of women is not suitable for field work. This perception is not based on actual capabilities but on outdated social norms. Because of the harsh environment of the field and because field work requires a lot of stamina, that’s why this stereotype continues. In old times, it was believed that women were only for doing housework and not for jobs, as they thought they were weak. However, such roles require skills and expertise that are not gender-specific. In addition to institutional bias and discrimination, women may encounter other obstacles in various sectors that affect their representation and people’s opinions of their suitability. The under-representation of women in these roles perpetuates stereotypes and discourages other women from pursuing similar careers. Addressing these issues requires challenging gender biases, promoting diversity, and creating supportive work environments that value all people and their contributions.

What Should we do to end this Stereotype: But now that the country has developed these stereotypes, we will see many female candidates working in the field as civil or mechanical engineers. It is very important for our country to promote each gender equally and give equal opportunity to each gender. Inspiring more women to pursue careers in these areas and succeed in them can help shift attitudes and show that aptitude is not gender-specific. The government also should make plans to receive a high number of admissions for girls in the civil and mechanical fields to encourage more female students and end this old stereotype. Parents should motivate their girl child to fulfill their dreams in any of the field. We should spread awareness in society about this belief that girls can do any work in any field like the boys.