Shianne Fox, known on social media as “The Bikini Tradie,” has sparked a heated debate after expressing frustration at having to wear a shirt on scorching 104°F (40°C) days while her male colleagues work shirtless. Working in male-dominated trades for over four years, Shianne often wears a bikini top for comfort but was recently denied permission to remove her shirt by her employer, who claimed it would be distracting.
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Calling it a “double standard” and “sexist,” she insists that working topless is a natural state and shouldn’t be considered inappropriate or distracting in the workplace. Shianne’s candid videos and posts have gone viral, inspiring some women to consider joining the trades while earning criticism from others who feel she undermines professional credibility.
Her stance sheds light on ongoing gender inequalities in trades and challenges societal norms about women’s bodies and workplace decorum.
