Lavoratrici

Lavoratrici is the feminine plural noun in Italian meaning female workers. The singular is lavoratrice; the masculine plural is lavoratori; the root is lavoro, meaning work. The term identifies women who perform paid labor and is often used to emphasize gender in discussions about employment.

In discourse, the term is used to stress the gender dimension in employment, such as discussions on pay equity, career advancement, and gender-based occupational segregation. It appears in studies, media, unions, and policy debates. In many contexts, speakers use lavoratrici together with lavoratori to refer to all workers, or employ inclusive phrases to denote both genders.

In Italy, as in many countries, women's participation in the workforce has grown over the modern era, accompanied by reforms and policies aimed at equal opportunities, maternity protection, and anti-discrimination measures. The word lavoratrici also figures in historical accounts of female labor movements and in contemporary analyses of labor market trends, where it helps to highlight the specific experiences and challenges of women workers.