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Women, equality and construction

Sandra L. Fielden (Manchester School of Management, University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology, Manchester, UK)
Marilyn J. Davidson (Manchester School of Management, University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology, Manchester, UK)
Andrew Gale (Department of Civil Engineering, University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology, Manchester, UK)
Caroline L. Davey (Department of Civil Engineering, University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology, Manchester, UK)

Journal of Management Development

ISSN: 0262-1711

Article publication date: 1 May 2001

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Abstract

Examines the situation faced by women in the UK construction industry. Finds that women are confronted by a significant number of barriers, beginning with difficulties in joining the industry. In addition, the administrative or human resource management roles traditionally occupied by women do not lead to mainstream roles and senior management roles. To increase prospects, women need to able to take on the more mainstream roles in the industry such as design, engineering and construcition iteself. The main investigation of the article is therefore into the barriers preventing women from taking these roles. Conclusions and suggestions for reform are made.

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Fielden, S.L., Davidson, M.J., Gale, A. and Davey, C.L. (2001), "Women, equality and construction", Journal of Management Development, Vol. 20 No. 4, pp. 293-305. https://doi.org/10.1108/02621710110388956

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