How does Dave Cole make us think about the traditional roles of men and women in this piece of art? Two large construction machines hold large knitting needles from which suspend a knitted American flag
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Knitting has been traditionally done by women but the use of heavy equipment is seen as ‘a man’s work’.
Women can use power tools to create knitting as well as men.
America is a place where men and women need to understand each other.
The first option is the most accurate. By combining the traditional feminine activity of knitting with the traditionally masculine work of operating construction machines, Dave Cole challenges societal norms and stereotypes regarding gender roles. This piece of art blurs the lines between what is considered "women's work" and "men's work", highlighting the importance of breaking down gender barriers and embracing equality and cooperation between the sexes.
