Women Pursuing Careers in Trades and Construction

Ericksen, Julia A.; Schultheiss, Donna E. Palladino

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“…The result of using female mentor/role models to balance the female identity in the construction industry is supported by several studies (Bagilhole, Dainty and Neale, 2002;Amaratunga et al, 2006;Adogbo et al, 2015;Rosa et al, 2017). Role models, mentors or significant others have been identified in research as the most valuable resource in a women's career development and profession (Ericksen and Schultheiss, 2009). All of the respondents in the study by Adogbo et al (2015) agreed that it is vitally important to have female role models or mentors that a woman in practice can look up to or follow for her professional development, this gives the opportunity to make better choices.…”

Section: Measures To Balance the Female Identity In The Construction mentioning

confidence: 91%

“…According to Ericksen and Schultheiss (2009), a society that endorses gender equity needs to address gender imbalances. The construction industry is typically a maledominated industry and presents a major challenge for equal opportunities for women (Amaratunga et al, 2006).…”

Section: Underrepresentation Of Women In the Construction Industrymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…It is found that women are confronted by a significant number of barriers. From literature survey the major barriers have been identified as the image of the industry, career knowledge, culture and working environment, family commitments, maledominated training courses and recruitment practices Fielden et al, 2001;Afolabi et al, 2016), gender role socialisation, stereotyping, discrimination and sexual harassment are some of the cultural and institutional impediments to the choice of working in the construction industry for women (Ericksen and Schultheiss, 2009). Bagilhole, Dainty and Neale (2002) noted that the sexual harassment experienced by women in this sector can range from a verbal request for intimacy, sexual categorical remarks and non-verbal display such as sexual assault, touching and posturing.…”

Section: Barriers To Women Participation In the Construction Industrymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…MacIsaac and Domene (2014) opined that construction skill trades provide a practical option for women experiencing financial pressure because the trades require less formal education while providing financial compensation even during the apprenticeship process. Not only is working in the construction sector a valid pathway out of poverty, it can provide satisfaction and fulfilment for many women (Ericksen and Schultheiss, 2009). As more women enter these occupations, greater opportunities will emerge for women to advance into supervisory positions and further shape how women experience this type of work (Schroedel, 1990).…”

Section: The Need To Balance the Female Identity In The Construction mentioning

confidence: 99%

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Balancing the Female Identity in the Construction Industry

Afolabi¹,

Oyeyipo²,

Ojelabi³

et al. 2019

JCDC

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The fundamental rights of equity and justice call for a balance in the identity of both males and females in every sector. In spite of several strategies aimed at increasing women engagement, the female identity is still blurred in the construction workplace scenery. The study evaluated measures to balancing the female identity in the construction industry. The dataset was obtained through a questionnaire instrument of 105 women in the construction industry. The data were presented using stacked bars, cross tabulation/mean score, principal component analysis (PCA) and one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA). The study revealed that anti-feminine characteristics exist in the industry in form of work growth gap, position/pay gap and symbolic intimidation. The study showed that there is the need for attitudinal changes in the bullying culture and the sexual orientation towards co-workers. Strategies to balance the female identity can be achieved at the national level, construction organisation level, union level and client level. In conclusion, the female identity can be balanced in the construction industry by encouraging adequately funded female mentors/role model programmes. The study recommended that beyond legislation, the onus is on women to inspire women. In order to attract, retain women and reduce the anti-feminine characteristics in the construction sector, there is a need for female mentors/role models to be actively engaged. Strategies and approaches that can alter a female-biased attitude need to be engaged in the minds of construction professionals.

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Section: Measures To Balance the Female Identity In The Construction mentioning

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Section: Underrepresentation Of Women In the Construction Industrymentioning

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Section: Barriers To Women Participation In the Construction Industrymentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: The Need To Balance the Female Identity In The Construction mentioning

confidence: 99%

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Balancing the Female Identity in the Construction Industry

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Ojelabi³

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“…Role models, mentors or significant others have been identified in research as the most valuable resource in a women's career development and profession (Moore, 2006;Fernando, Amaratunga and Haigh, 2014;Ericksen and Schultheiss, 2009). Role models are beneficial for individuals to learn from by being present and assist with emotional support and verbal encouragement.…”

Section: Success Factors For Women In Constructionmentioning

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Challenges, success factors and strategies for women’s career development in the Australian construction industry

Rosa

Hon

Xia

et al. 2017

CEB

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Construction is traditionally a male industry. Women have long had difficulties entering or advancing their career in construction. Evidence shows that a diversified workforce with gender balance will bring about higher levels of productivity. Despite the importance of this issue, there have been limited studies on women’s career development in construction. This study aims to investigate women’s career development in the Australian construction industry, with objectives to evaluate the challenges and success factors of women’s career development in the construction industry and provide strategies for narrowing the gender imbalance. A mixed approach of questionnaire survey and interview were conducted with female practitioners in the construction industry. Forty-three completed questionnaires were received and 10 interviews were conducted. Stress, family-work balance, and negative perception towards women in construction were the top three challenges identified. Dedication, determination, and independence were the top three success factors of women in construction. This study recommends construction employers consider providing personal development programs and flexible working arrangement for their female employees. Significance of this study lies on contributing to understanding women’s career development in construction. Findings will be useful for government and professional institutions to promulgate strategies for advancing women’s career development in construction.

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Practice and Research in Career Counseling and Development—2009

Hartung

2010

The Career Development Quart

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A review of the 2009 career counseling and development literature indicates that the field remains vital, vibrant, valid, and viable precisely 100 years after its founding. Using the field's 4 fundamental traditions of person‐environment fit, life‐span development, social cognition, and constructivism‐social constructionism as lenses for considering articles across customary topical areas, the review examines the 2009 career counseling and development literature to consolidate knowledge about advances in theory, assessment, and intervention. The review concludes with a general discussion and the author's top 10 favorite articles for 2009, with encouragement to the reader to develop a personal favorites list.

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Women Pursuing Careers in Trades and Construction

Cited by 32 publications

References 39 publications

Balancing the Female Identity in the Construction Industry

Balancing the Female Identity in the Construction Industry

Challenges, success factors and strategies for women’s career development in the Australian construction industry

Practice and Research in Career Counseling and Development—2009

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