Gender equality in the workplace has been a longstanding issue, with debates often highlighting disparities in treatment and expectations. A recent incident in Sydney, Australia, has reignited this conversation, as Shianne Fox, a female landscaper, challenges the norms surrounding appropriate work attire in extreme conditions.

Working outdoors under the relentless Australian sun is no easy feat. Traditionally, male workers have opted to go shirtless to cope with soaring temperatures. However, when Shianne Fox, known as “The Bikini Tradie” on social media, attempted to do the same on a sweltering 104°F (40°C) day, she was met with resistance. Expressing her frustration on TikTok, Fox stated, “It’s a f—ing 40-degree day today and I’m the one who has to wear my shirt, while all the boys on-site don’t have to wear theirs.”