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Female students in technical subjects

Fine Gael Senator Regina Doherty says that a culture of toxic masculinity is stopping female stud...

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12.38 13 May 2022


Female students in technical subjects


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12.38 13 May 2022


Fine Gael Senator Regina Doherty says that a culture of toxic masculinity is stopping female students from taking up more technical subjects in school.

Clare was joined on the show by Sarah who spoke about the difficulties her daughter is facing by being the only female student in her metalwork class of 16 boys along with Niamh Baker who has worked in the trades industry for  20 years.

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