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Woman Factory Worker
woo-muhn FAK-tuh-ree WUR-kur
Definitions
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People Β· Occupation
Common
Represents a woman working in a factory, manufacturing, or industrial setting, often depicted wearing protective gear such as a welding mask or hard hat.
Used to represent industrial occupations, manufacturing jobs, or women in blue-collar professions.
My mom just got promoted to line supervisor at the car factory π©βπ So proud of her hard work!
Family WhatsApp group
Career day tomorrow! Looking forward to showing students that women can excel in manufacturing too π©βπ #WomenInSTEM
Twitter/LinkedIn post
Part of the gender-inclusive occupational emoji set introduced to promote representation of women in traditionally male-dominated industries.
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People Β· Representation
Common
Used symbolically to represent women in industrial trades, manufacturing sectors, or to advocate for gender equality in blue-collar workplaces.
Often used in contexts discussing workplace diversity, labor rights, or industrial employment.
This International Women's Day, let's celebrate all women breaking barriers in every field π©ββοΈπ©βπ¬π©βππ©βπ
Social media post
Represents ongoing efforts to break gender stereotypes in traditionally male-dominated industries.
Evolution Timeline
2016
Introduction as part of Unicode 9.0's effort to create gender-inclusive professional emojis.
Growing demand for female representation in occupational emojis.
2018
Gained prominence in discussions about women in manufacturing during the #MeToo movement.
Broader conversations about gender equality in all workplaces.
2020
Increased usage during COVID-19 to recognize essential workers in manufacturing sectors.
Pandemic highlighted the importance of factory workers in supply chains.
Cultural Context
Recalls iconic 'Rosie the Riveter' imagery from World War II, symbolizing women who entered industrial work during wartime labor shortages.
Represents ongoing efforts to increase female representation in manufacturing, where women remain underrepresented globally (typically 20-30% of the workforce).
Part of the professional emoji set that deliberately uses gender-specific versions to counter historical gender assumptions about certain occupations.
In post-industrial regions like the American Rust Belt or Northern England, carries nostalgic connotations of manufacturing heritage and working-class identity.
Regional Variations
United Kingdom
Associated with discussions about industrial heritage and modern manufacturing, particularly in the Midlands and Northern England.
United States
Often associated with manufacturing revival initiatives and discussions about the industrial workforce in the Midwest and Rust Belt.
Generational Usage
Gen_X: Used practically to indicate occupation or industry, often with pride in manufacturing careers.
Gen_Z: Used in educational contexts about career options and in discussions challenging gender stereotypes in vocational choices.
Older: Less frequently used, but appreciated when discussing historical contributions of women in manufacturing.
Millennials: Employed in workplace diversity discussions and when sharing stories about women breaking barriers in industrial settings.
Common Combinations
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Celebrating female strength and empowerment in industrial settings.
Often used to highlight women breaking barriers in traditionally male-dominated fields.
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Represents gender equality in factory work or manufacturing couples.
Used in discussions about workplace diversity or family members in similar professions.
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Woman working in mechanical or technical manufacturing roles.
Emphasizes skilled trades and technical expertise in industrial settings.
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American woman factory worker or manufacturing in America.
Often used in discussions about domestic manufacturing and American industry.