Why This Female Employee Is Ready to Lose Her Uniform Top

| March 24, 2025 | Story | No Comments

đŸ”„â€œIf Men Can Work Shirtless, Why Can’t I?” — Female Tradie Sparks Heated Debate Over Workplace Double Standards

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In today’s world, where conversations around gender equality continue to spark controversy, one Australian woman is going viral for putting the spotlight on a rule she says is rooted in outdated sexism.

Shianne Fox, a female landscaper from Sydney, has set social media ablaze after asking a simple yet provocative question: Why are men allowed to work shirtless in the heat, but women are not?

đŸ› ïž “It’s 40 degrees and I’m sweating—why can’t I take my shirt off like the guys?”
Fox, known online as “The Bikini Tradie,” posted a candid TikTok video during a brutal 104°F (40°C) workday. In the clip, she vents her frustration:

“It’s a f—ing 40-degree day today and I’m the one who has to wear my shirt, while all the boys on-site don’t have to wear theirs. It’s a double standard, it’s sexist, and I’m actually really over it.”

Fox, who frequently wears a bikini top on the job due to the intense heat, says she’s not trying to stir up drama—she just wants the same freedom her male coworkers enjoy.

“I’m not doing anything wrong,” she told News.au.com. “At the end of the day, breasts are just natural. Everyone has them. If you think they’re distracting, maybe it’s time to grow up.”

đŸ‘· Gender Equality or Inappropriate Workplace Behavior?
Fox’s stance has divided opinions. While some applaud her for speaking up, others—including fellow female tradeswomen—say she’s hurting their professional image.

One woman commented, “She doesn’t speak for the rest of us. We’ve worked hard to be taken seriously.”

Yet Fox believes visibility is important:

 

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Ein Beitrag geteilt von The Bikini tradie (@thebikinitradie)

“If I can encourage even one more woman to join the industry by being myself, then it’s worth it.”

📉 A Bigger Problem: Women in the Trades
According to a 2025 Deloitte study, the ratio of men to women in skilled trade jobs is still a staggering 12:1. While debates over dress codes may grab headlines, the real issue is the lack of female representation in these careers.

Fox says despite working in a male-dominated field, she hasn’t felt unsafe:

“As long as you stand your ground and don’t let anyone walk over you, you’ll be fine.”

đŸ”„ The Internet Reacts
As expected, the internet had a lot to say. While many male followers cheered her on, others mocked her for bringing “attention-seeking” behavior to a serious workplace.

“Surely there’s an aircon in the kitchen,” one commenter snidely wrote.
“If the guys can go shirtless, she should be able to as well,” another argued.

💬 Where Do You Stand?
Is this a bold step toward gender equality—or an unprofessional distraction? Should the focus be on changing dress codes or increasing women’s presence in the trades?

👉 Let us know in the comments below. Would you support equal topless rights on the job—or is this going too far?

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