There is always a implant about the image of occupation between
male and female, for instance, when people discuss about the image of firefighter,
it used to describe as a “He” with some
adjective related with heroic,
brave, strong, brotherhood, dedicated or generous. On the opposite side, the image of nurse would
used to describe as “She” with some adjective related with kind,empathetic,encouraging,reliable,caring
and compassionate. It mean there is always a dividing line between male and
female on some occupation
I have a friend, her name is Emily
who work as a airline pilot in Dragonair. She shared her experience about pilot
training program to her relative. Some of them replied said” Really? Why you
choose to be a pilot? Are you sure you have a competent to achieve this job?”
From this,she said female pilot always be doubt
by public image , because the public image of pilots most represent as a
male with smart, calm, reliable and strong. Therefore, there is still friends
would questioning on her job while she share the pilot’s experience with them.
On the other hands, there is another example in Japan, some Japaneses would consider female should be stay at home as housewife rather than work in the society. It’s because of their traditional concept in their culture. Comparing with western, if female get a job in society after married, people would be more acceptable than Japanese. Because the culture gap between these country. Some traditional concept of culture will effect people’s first conception on occupation.
Student Name:Chan Chau Ling
Dear Chau Ling, The association of occupation with gender is interesting topic. Try to provide a theoretical framework here (e.g. identity as becoming, a process, etc.). In your forthcoming ethnographic interview with a person, you can further your discussion with your interview with your friend. The angle is how the stereotype may have brought her diffiulties to make her dream come true.
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