visayanHow often do you meet a female electrician? Chances are, not very often, in fact it is very rare to meet one. This is because our society's gender norms often dictate which professions are deemed suitable for men or women. This notion has led to certain careers being dominated by a single gender, causing unequal opportunities, and sometimes discrimination against the opposite gender.
Although she also admits that there are physical challenges she faced as a female electrician, particularly in using tools and equipment that were not specifically designed with women in mind. However, these challenges did not discourage Arian, in fact, they made her stronger and more determined to succeed.“Despite these challenges,” Gorre stated, “I have learned to adapt and find ways to effectively perform my job, proving that gender does not determine competency or capability.