(Baonghean.vn) - Sewing, trading, flower arranging… jobs that were thought to be reserved for women are now being undertaken by many men. In fact, many of them perform their roles better than women.
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Selling, especially at the market, is usually a job for women. However, recently, there have been men opening stalls selling everything from fruits to noodles, sweet soups, etc. Photo: Thanh Cuong. |
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Mr. Long - an orange seller at Quang Trung market (Vinh city) said that he has been selling at the market for several years now. At first, some people teased him about men selling goods, but he always smiled and ignored them. Photo: Thanh Cuong. |
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Like Mr. Long, Mr. Thang has been selling sweet soup and rice cakes at Ga Market for the past 3 years. He said that many people are curious about the job he has chosen, but he did not explain much. "I do honest business, so there is nothing to be shy about. At first, people find it strange, but after seeing it many times, they get used to it," said Mr. Thang. Photo: Thanh Cuong. |
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He is skillful in making things and has a knack for selling, so his sweet soup and cakes are very popular with customers. Photo: Thanh Cuong. |
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Thieu Ngoc Quang, 50, who has been a tailor for more than 20 years, said that it is not uncommon for men to choose the tailoring profession. Some specialize in tailoring clothes for men, but others also tailor clothes for women. Photo: Chu Thanh. |
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In Mr. Quang's profession, there are many talented male tailors with meticulous and careful skills, so many customers trust and seek them out. Photo: Chu Thanh. |
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Mr. Tuan is the owner of a snack shop at Vinh market, which is very popular. He said that nowadays, men and women are equal. If there is a saying "What men can do, women can do too", then there must be a reverse side. Photo: Chu Thanh. |
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Mr. Pham Quoc Lap - owner of a flower shop, believes that more and more men are showing their ingenuity, sophistication and flexibility in fields that have traditionally belonged to women. Not only that, after finishing work, many men also take care of their families and do housework to share with their wives. Photo: Chu Thanh. |
Chu Thanh - Thanh Cuong