Divine Femininity
Augmented Object
Through using stereotypical feminine craft-making such as sowing and braiding, I wanted to integrate this with the mechanical pieces from a bike break, an object deriving from a male dominated field. These jewellery and accessory pieces are dedicated for women to feel confident, strong, proud and beautiful all at the same time.
Model: Sofia Victoria Buitrago (@sofiabuitrago).
Engineering and related mechanical fields have been male-dominated for centuries. In a survey of 250 women engineers, majority said the situation hasn’t improved. In 1970, fewer than 1% of engineering majors were women. By 1979, it rose to 9%, and today, despite progress in gender equality, it has only reached 21%—a figure that has remained unchanged since the early 2000s.
Ettinger, Laura. “Trabilizing women in engineering field reflect on what has (and hasn't) changed". The Washington Post. November 14, 2021.
