Sydney tradeswoman Shianne Fox, known as “The Bikini Tradie” on social media, has ignited a heated discussion after highlighting a gender double standard on the job. On a sweltering 40°C (104°F) day, Fox was told she couldn’t work shirtless outdoors — unlike many men who commonly remove their shirts in the heat.
Fox’s TikTok rant about this workplace rule has struck a chord, shining a spotlight on ongoing inequalities between men and women in physically demanding jobs.
The debate over what’s deemed acceptable attire in extreme conditions continues to fuel conversations about fairness and gender norms in the workforce.