Even so, it's difficult for women to get into trades.
The kind of men you find a jobsites can be pretty hostile, whether directly, or indirectly.
So unless you're ugly, old, or just all around unattractive, be ready for some hardship.
Honestly, though, not all tradework is what it used to be, besides maybe concrete work, that's some backbreaking work. Otherwise, with the invention of power tools, and modern techniques and materials, it just ain't the same.