Surely they know you can’t advertise for a “man” when recruiting? Or is it me?

[Panningforfish]

Is it me? I know the construction industry is very male dominant, but have I missed something and they are now allowed to advertise for a “man” to do a role. Have I misunderstood?

Spotted a van on my way into work this morning. It had a sticker on the back with a phone number stating “Experienced mastic man required”. Put me in a total grump driving in. I know man is a shorter word than person. But seriously! Checked out the company tonight and yup, same lovely wording on their Facebook page.

www.facebook.com/Nationwide-Sealants-839099189627731/

Anyone got any advice on how to challenge/educate them on this?

I think, before taking some kind of action, I'd want to find out if women working in that area would actually support it. It would look kind of silly to complain and then have a bunch of women mastic men tell you to buzz off. In my experience woman in the trades are often not especially fussed by this sort of thing and some even prefer to use the older terms.

@EightWheelGirl

Have you never noticed the 'workmen in road' signs? I've never seen anything but men working to be fair.

At roadworks I seldom see anyone actually working.

@SantaClawsServiette

I think, before taking some kind of action, I'd want to find out if women working in that area would actually support it. It would look kind of silly to complain and then have a bunch of women mastic men tell you to buzz off. In my experience woman in the trades are often not especially fussed by this sort of thing and some even prefer to use the older terms.

Yes, I've known a number of female firemen (the kind who shovels coal into steam engines, not the kind who puts out fires). If you suggested that they be titled "fireperson" you'd get a whack with a shovel: "I worked hard for this title..."

@EightWheelGirl

Have you never noticed the 'workmen in road' signs? I've never seen anything but men working to be fair.

I used to be one of those workmen.

Even though I wasn't a man.

Happy days working on the roads. Much banter.

Do you still have 'Sisters' in a hospital? as in a Ward Sister

If a male applies for that role, does he become a Sister too?