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How are women changing the modern workforce? According to photographer and author Chris Crisman, their roles — and the jobs they hold — continue to expand and shift. These changes haven’t come without challenges; women have had to push for space in male-dominated industries and to overcome misconceptions based on gender, class and race.

Kerri Miller talks with Crisman about his book of portraits and essays, “Women’s Work: Stories From Pioneering Women Shaping Our Workforce;” his inspiration to portray this facet of today’s workforce and society, and where future generations can find inspiration.

Women's work

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Correction (Feb. 18, 2020): An earlier version of this story misspelled Crisman’s last name.

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What changes are women making to today’s workforce? Our guest author and photographer portrays how roles are shifting and what future generations can learn.

An exploration of women at work

A woman rides a horse next to large cows.

Courtesy of Chris Crisman and Simon & Schuster

Courtesy of Chris Chrisman and Simon and Schuster

A woman poses for a photo holding a giant whisk. 

Courtesy of Chris Crisman

A women holds on to the hand of another woman dangling from a roof.

A woman poses for a portrait in a stylish office.

An exploration of women at work

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