VOICED : International Women's Day: Portrait of a female butcher

The video features the journey of a woman who transitioned from aspiring dancer to graphic designer, and eventually to a butcher. She discusses her passion for supporting local farmers and the challenges she faced as a woman in a male-dominated trade. Despite gender biases, she has become a leader, attracting and empowering other women in the field of butchery.

What was the narrator's initial career aspiration before becoming a butcher?

• Local farmer

• Professional chef

• Professional dancer

• Graphic designer

What motivated the narrator to switch from graphic design to butchery?

• A passion for local food

• A need for a higher income

• A desire to travel

• An interest in culinary arts

How did the narrator's leadership role impact the gender dynamics in her workplace?

• It discouraged women from joining

• It attracted more women to the field

• It led to a male-dominated environment

• It had no impact on gender dynamics

What challenge did the narrator face when she was the only woman in the butchery trade?

• Limited access to resources

• Difficulty in finding employment

• Being overlooked by customers

• Lack of training opportunities

How does the narrator handle situations where customers doubt her abilities due to her gender?

• She confronts them directly

• She ignores them completely

• She smiles and proves her skills

• She asks a male colleague for help