An exploration of women at work

A woman rides a horse next to large cows.
Sophi Davis is a cowgirl in Montana. In addition to that, she's working on a fellowship program that will teach women master trades, like saddle making. They then can pass those skills on to other women, according to "Women's Work."
Courtesy of Chris Crisman and Simon & Schuster

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.

Guest:

  • Chris Crisman is a photographer and author of “Women’s Work: Stories from Pioneering Women Shaping Our Workforce.”

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

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