男性插足女性行業,一切理所當然大綱
RECENT years have seen more men working in what were considered "female" occupations, such as nursing, kindergarten teaching and nail technicians.
近年來看到越來越多的男性在被認爲是“女性”職業的崗位上工作，如護士、幼師和美甲師。
A trip to the nail bar is a popular girly outing among Shanghai women; an opportunity to relax, get your nails done and catch up on gossip with friends. But nowadays, it's not unknown for customers of this most female of institutions to find themselves greeted by a male nail technician, eager to shape, shine and buff.
在上海女性中去一趟美甲藝術軒是一項很受女孩歡迎的外出活動；一個放鬆的機會，把指甲做好看並補上朋友的八卦新聞。但如今，顧客不是不知道這項擁有大多數女性的機構發現自己正受到一個男性美甲師的歡迎，（她們）渴望有型、閃閃發亮以及拋光保養。
That men are now working in what was almost a woman-only preserve is indicative of changes in the city workplace in recent years, which have also seen males take up positions in professions such as nursing, kindergarten teaching and secretarial work.
那些現在正工作於只有女性存在行業的男人暗示了近年來城市勞動力的變化，從男性從事着諸如護士、幼師以及祕書的工作中也看到此類現象。
Traditionally, women were perceived as being more patient, considerate and sensitive than males, and deemed more suitable for "feminine" professions requiring these qualities.
傳統上，女性被認爲比男性更耐心、體貼、敏感，更適合女性的職業需要這些品質。
But in recent years such distinctions have faded, with males being accepted in these roles. Many experts hold this up as the development of Chinese society, with people becoming more open-minded.
但在最近幾年這種差別已經消失，男性在這些角色正被接受。許多專支持這種現象，由於中國社會的發展，人們變得更加開放。
"Men do jobs dominated by women; women do jobs dominated by men. Both trends illustrate the progress of society and should be viewed as natural," says Gu Xiaoming, sociologist and professor in Fudan University.
“男性從事女性主導的工作；女性從事男性主導的工作。這兩個趨勢說明了社會的進步，理應被視爲當然，” 社會學家以及復旦大學教授顧小明說。
Being shocked by this or misunderstanding it reflects a prejudice of male-dominated society.
被這震驚或誤解，它反映了男權社會的一種偏見。
"However, this does not mean that we can push men to do feminine jobs or take their success for granted. Development in any career depends on many elements," adds Gu.
“然而，這並不意味着我們可以強迫男人做女人的工作或者把他們的成功認爲是理所當然。任何職業發展都取決於很多因素，”顧補充道。
