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Tag: women’s work
Meet the Female Founder Behind the Shoemakers Movement
Brooklyn Shoe Space founder Keiko Hirosue makes more than shoes; she makes a safe space for female artisans.
The Almost-Lost Art of the Film Projectionist
The days of film projectionists sitting in darkened booths switching reels are in the past—almost. Meet Carolyn Funk, in 3-2-1…
Ride, Race, and Wrench: Meet Marcy, Bicycle Mechanic
Wo/men’s Work, Bicycle Mechanic aka “Wrench”: For Marcy Cruthirds, a bike shop manager, every day starts with a ride.
How Women Are Leading the Sustainable Fashion Movement
While “fast fashion” is partly to blame for the poor working conditions experienced by female garment workers, women are also the ones pioneering the sustainable fashion alternative.
How Do You Refuel a Plane in Antarctica? This Woman Knows
Wo/men’s Work, Fuels Operator: Hannah Jane Valian has spent three seasons working as a fuels operator at the largest of the Antarctic research facilities.