Women's self-perception: an inter-sector comparison of construction, legal and nursing professionals
Chandra, V.
Women's self-perception: an inter-sector comparison of construction, legal and nursing professionals - 2004 - Construction Management and Economics 22(9) November 2004, 947-956(10) .
Compares women in the construction industry with other male dominated and female dominated industries, revealing little variation in self-perception. Women in the construction industry emerge relatively positive, with the highest overall level of self-esteem. This is despite considerable evidence of significant barriers to entry and career progression for women in construction, compared to other industries. Concludes the construction industry is not a special case and that support strategies used in other industries are directly transferable, although the culture of the construction industry may make them more difficult to implement. Graphs and references.
GENDER
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
WOMEN
PROFESSIONALS
LAWYERS
Women's self-perception: an inter-sector comparison of construction, legal and nursing professionals - 2004 - Construction Management and Economics 22(9) November 2004, 947-956(10) .
Compares women in the construction industry with other male dominated and female dominated industries, revealing little variation in self-perception. Women in the construction industry emerge relatively positive, with the highest overall level of self-esteem. This is despite considerable evidence of significant barriers to entry and career progression for women in construction, compared to other industries. Concludes the construction industry is not a special case and that support strategies used in other industries are directly transferable, although the culture of the construction industry may make them more difficult to implement. Graphs and references.
GENDER
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
WOMEN
PROFESSIONALS
LAWYERS