‘ENGINEERING’: NO GENDER FOR TWIN-SISTERS…

INDEED, gone are the days, were a kitchen used to be a place for girls, despite it been crucial in breaking the existing stereotype of women in science, engineering and technology, but they have proved it possible for them regardless of their sex.

In most cases, its difficult to penetrate this sector for most women with little knowledge of available possibilities. What seems to be missing are good role models that could act as inspiration and source of information and guidance, and offer a glimpse into the reality of being a female employed in the field of science or technology.

And traditionally engineering has been regarded as a man’s job, and it has been noted many times over that women are the minority in the world of engineering. Despite it being cultural beliefs, values or norms.

This is known and talked about often, hence, its has contributed to the under-representation of women in this profession but the Bible reminds us that “Whatever your hands finds to do, do it with all your might.” (Ecc 9:11)

The Copperbelt born identical twin sisters, Wanda Mbulo and Wendy Mbulo have flipped off the myth surrounding female engineers so heartedly in everything to the best of their ability in the problem which doesn’t seem to be improving, or even changing at all.

Amid most parents, teachers, and career guidance counselors all have a significant role in assisting or hindering the way young women chose their career paths and that choice begins early on from school, all the way through to higher education.

In high school, Wanda and Wendy enjoyed every part of it. They shared everything together just like always. They both graduated with distinctions and of course similar grades in all subjects. The duo took up the step to go and study Mechanical Technology in the field of Engineering. The course which mostly was considered to be for men and not women.

……to be continued

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By Walusungu Silweya