I’m surprised this story didn’t make it to the Lebanese TVs yet. The Queens gas station in Saida is one of a kind in Lebanon since everything in this station is run by women. From pumping gas, to the small supermarket, and even the car washing.
Dressed in pink sweaters and jeans, with some wearing headscarves, the young women greet customers as they fill up tanks.
At least a dozen women are employed at the station, and the popularity for this particular niche service is growing.
The owner of the station hopes the concept helps the status of women in Lebanese society. One worker says that some people may find it odd to see women working in a traditionally male job, but that their demands for equality are a legitimate goal. Source
I have mixed feeling about this initiative… I mean it does deliver the message that women are able to succeed at something practiced exclusively by men around here. But is this the kind of stuff that women are looking to be equal at? Pumping gas is easy, I would have preferred to read a similar article on women in leading positions around Lebanon.
I don’t get it why anyone would need someone else to pump gas!
What’s wrong with self service?
This post reminded of this Leb girl that I met here in Sydney who refuses to fill up petrol coz it’s beneath her! while every other tom, dick, and harry fill up!
Isn’t it more important to have Lebanese working at any position before considering the sex? I mean, gas stations usually have foreign workers because Lebanese in general consider it “below” them.
“Kellon moudara bi Lebnen”, w yalla.
I think I saw it on TV a while ago
I think its cool but did they have to wear pink? Is that the ONLY colour that represents women?
Bravo Queens gas station in Saida
good luck for 2012 and for life