Lauren Slams Men Who Say "Women Cannot Change A Tyre"

"Women changing a tyre" is something that few men in our society cannot fathom about. The stereotypical thought of women being associated with the colour pink still persists in this advanced era, so does women changing tyres. As a matter of fact, Women changing a tyre is not uncommon anymore yet we generalise and degrade them.

In todays world, even men do hesitate to change a flat tyre. We could see people usually calling out service centres or AAA to fix the issue for them. In fact we have a guy for everything today, so "why bother getting our hands dirty" is the common belief and yet we categorise tasks as "what men could do and women cannot" We at TyrePlex believe in equality for women too and demand a better world wherein we have put an end to this criticism.

So, today we have Lauren Arthur, a marine biologist who breaks the barrier and tells her experience in the industry. She starts her story by urging more women to take up jobs which are mostly dominated by men to prove the fact that women too are capable in performing tough tasks.

Lauren Arthur, 34, was born in Edinburgh. She now lives and works at South Africa's Greater Kruger National Park, where she runs virtual safaris to educate viewers around the world on the wildlife she encounters. 

Lauren's work has taken her around the world, from the Maldives to Mexico. She has been chosen as an ambassador for the WWF Voices campaign for bio-diversity, but says there are still some people who underestimate her. Lets see what she thinks about women changing a tyre.

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"I'm a petite female, I have dyed blond hair and there are a lot of men that don't intentionally mean it, but look at you and don't immediately think of "strength"," she said. 

'They're mansplaining things slightly,' she went on, 'they have no belief that you can change a tyre, or they think that we don't know mechanics of a car, don't know "men things",' she said. 

"I just think even in the diving industry a lot of men will just assume that petite women won't be as strong or be able to do to all the technical things men do. 

"Women in this industry have to go a bit further to prove themselves and it shouldn't be like that. It is a risky job, you're putting yourself out there with wild animals, there's a training course.

"I just think that in general, and this is a huge generalisation, women do a have to go that extra mile in order to earn people's respect, and to say "I can do it. I can drive fast, rush after an animal, repair things, change a tyre".' 

Reflecting on why there aren't more women working in conservation, she said: "I don't know whether women are intimated, I can't pinpoint the reason for you, but  there are incredible women out there that should also be inspired to get involved. 

"I feel we need more women, I took that leap and it was scary and here I am, sometimes I'm sponsored by National Geographic or WWF. 

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"I think it's really important, we're at a turning point in the world. I don't earn much money but I'm doing it because I'm making a difference and I want to inspire other women."

According to Lauren, it is the decision to take the leap which will eventually change the conditioned mentality of men regarding women.

To prove her point, Lauren tells about the time she once dived without any equipment to free a manta ray which was caught in a net in the Maldives.

'She had a hook in her gills, and the net line was going round and round her body,' Lauren said. 'She was deep so, I tried and dived. I knew it was risky but compassion said I had to help her. I had no equipment, no tank, so you just hold your breath.' 

Lauren had to be careful while she freed it, but said the turtle was 'cooperating.' 

'She let me untangle her, she was cooperating, I think she knew I was trying to help,' she said. 

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Lauren recollects what was going through her mind at the time of this rescue. He said that he was worried whether she would blackout in water due to lack of oxygen.

'Some people would call it foolish,' she admitted, adding she just had to do it, and that she had kept the fishing line as a souvenir.   

This is just one part of her life. Its just the story of one women among millions and katrillions.

We at TyrePlex infinitely wish her good luck and happiness as she is doing the extraordinary. As a symbol of support, Lauren stands as a voice to many more women who are ready to attain what even men could not consider. #Cheers to all women.

"We end this story here for women in our society to carry on our message of strength further!"

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