I think the stigma against trades has a lot to do with how hard some trades are on the body. Traditionally, if you were wealthy, you could avoid back breaking labour and live a easier life. I'd say that trades are still harder on the body than white collar jobs (which also have their negatives however - like lots of sitting and staring at a screen), and a lot of parents aren't encouraging their kids to take on what they perceive to be a harder job which might break their bodies over time.
|