In this article I offer a glimpse into the activities, backgrounds and motivations of women who are involved in commercial deep sea fishing operations. Unlike traditional fishermen, women who fish commercially do not come from a background of fishing families, nor do the women experience much anticipatory socialization for the role of fisher. Women fishers are discussed in relation to women in other blue-collar occupations.
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