I recently launched a campaign against sexist roadside construction signs such as Men Working Ahead in Los Angeles, including ways to take action (there were a lot of mixed reviews on this topic).
I have to say, the bureaucratic process worked wonders this time around; I was contacted by the Women's Advocate of the City of Los Angeles Human Services Department, who looked into my concern.
The findings? The federal government went gender-neutral with signs in 1988 and the State of California in 1996. In short, "Men Working Ahead" signs are illegal and can be reported.
If you live in Los Angeles and see these signs on city construction sites, please report them to Seffy Wiles of the LA Bureau of Public Works at (213) 487-2408.
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I've never seen a woman working ahead.
Maybe you're not looking hard enough, because I certainly have.
I walk past a construction site every day on my way to class and there are multiple women working there. And have you ever even considered that a lack of women in certain jobs may be a product of a society that teaches women (by posting "men working" signs for example) that these jobs are not meant for them.
I like the cut of your jib.
I hope this isn't derailing, but I was wondering if you know of a website or something that would provide information about the legality of certain construction signs in the state of Missouri? I have to pass signs that say "Men Working" on the way to and from work, and it's been irking me.
Friend from Missouri, you should get in touch with your city or county Department or Bureau of Public Works
I can't remember the last time I saw a MEN AT WORK or MEN WORKING AHEAD sign. Here in conservative Arizona, they all say ROAD WORK AHEAD.
Okay, people . . . now we're just being silly. Economically, the roof is falling in. Our state and local governments can hardly pay the bills for basic services, and we're pestering about THIS?
http://finallyfeminism101.wordpress.com/2007/04/12/faq-why-are-you-concentrating-on-x-when-y-is-so-much-more-important/