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#648 High Heels vs Hard Hats: Are We Really Equal?
Today, Niall opens the phones to discuss a debate sparked by a recent discrimination case involving a firefighter fitness test and the wider question of gender equality in demanding jobs. After an email from a listener raised concerns that telling girls they can do anything men can do might sometimes set unrealistic expectations, the conversation turns to whether standards should always be identical — or whether some roles naturally favour physical differences.
Listeners share their views on equality, fairness, workplace standards, and whether adjusting entry requirements helps opportunity or…
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