Breaking Ground : Empowering Women in the Construction Industry / Bernard Arthur-Aidoo [and three others].

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Arthur-Aidoo, Bernard, author.

Series:

Emerald points.

Emerald Points Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Women construction workers.

Construction industry--Labor productivity.

Construction industry.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (153 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Leeds : Emerald Publishing Limited, [2024]

Summary:

Exploring the multifaceted relationship between gender and the construction industry, this work addresses the scarcity of women in construction and demonstrates how we can overcome these challenges.

Contents:

Cover

Breaking Ground

Copyright Page

Dedication

Contents

Foreword

Preface

Acknowledgements

1. Construction and Its Workforce

Abstract

1 Introduction

2 Characteristics of the Construction Industry

3 Economic Impact of the Construction Industry

3.1 Social Impact of the Construction Industry

3.2 Environmental Impact of the Construction Industry

4 Challenges in the Construction Industry

5 Workforce in the Construction Industry

6 Linkages in the Construction Industry

7 Growth Factors in the Construction Industry

8 Bridging the Gender Gap in the Construction Industry

Bibliography

2. Female Gender in Construction

2 Gender in Construction

3 Gender and Development Theory

4 Gender Gap in the Construction Industry

5 Gender Inequality and Sustainability Development

6 Career Knowledge Development

7 Attitude of Gender in the Construction Industry

8 Male-Dominated Training Courses

9 Recruitment Practices

10 Women in the Construction Industry

3. Women Empowerment and Equality

1.1 Empowerment via Economic and Educational Prospects

1.2 Modifying Cultural Storylines

1.3 Legal Structures and Policy Measures

1.4 Historical Background

1.5 The Shifting Landscape

1.6 Benefits of Gender Diversity

1.7 Case Studies and Success Stories

2 Empowering Women in Construction

2.1 Significance of Women's Empowerment in Construction

2.1.1 Diversity and Innovation

2.1.2 Economic Growth

2.1.3 Equity and Social Development

2.1.4 Gendered Stereotypes

2.1.5 Under-Representation

2.2 Methods of Women's Empowerment in Construction

2.2.1 Education and Training (Mentorship and Networking Promotion)

2.2.2 Advocacy for the Construction Industry.

3 Equity and Opportunities in Construction

3.1 Challenging Gender Stereotypes and Discrimination

3.2 Expanding Access to Training and Mentorship

3.3 Promoting Work-Life Balance

3.4 Opportunities and Equity Challenges

3.4.1 Gender Disparities

3.4.2 Racial and Ethnic Disparities

3.4.3 Educational Barriers

3.5 Techniques for Encouraging Opportunities and Equity

3.5.1 Initiatives for Diversity and Inclusion

3.5.2 Education and Training Programmes

3.5.3 Equitable Hiring Procedures

3.5.4 Supportive Workplace Culture

3.5.5 Community Engagement

4 Female Contribution to the Construction Industry

4.1 Current State of Female Participation in the Construction Industry

4.2 Challenges Faced by Women in the Construction Industry

4.3 Opportunities for Women in the Construction Industry

4.4 Importance of Promoting Diversity and Fostering an Inclusive Environment

5 The Unseen Strength of Women in Construction

5.1 Breaking Stereotypes

5.2 Diversity of Skill

5.3 Leadership Roles

5.4 Handling Personnel Shortages

5.5 Workplace Dynamics Are Changing

6 Empowering Women to Shape the Built World

6.1 The Situation at Hand

6.2 Empowering Women Architects

6.3 Empowering Women in Engineering

6.4 Strategies on How to Empower Women Who Are Working in Construction

6.5 Reasons for Supporting Women's Promotion in the Built World

7 Redefining Roles for Women to Triumph in Construction

7.1 Challenges Faced by Women in Construction

7.2 Benefits Associated With Increased Gender Diversification in Construction

7.3 Strategies to Empower Women in Construction

8 Building a Better Future for Women in Construction a More Equitable and Inclusive

8.1 Challenges Facing Women in Construction

8.2 Inclusivity Campaigns

8.3 Better Future Strategies

8.3.1 Mentorship Programmes.

8.3.2 Equal Opportunities

8.3.3 Workplace Culture and Inclusivity

8.3.4 Flexible Work Arrangements

4. Culture and Environment of the Construction Industry

1 Environment of the Construction Industry

1.1 Culture of the Construction Industry

2 Level of Women's Participation in the Construction Industry

3 Employment Status of Females in the Construction Industry

3.1 Barriers to Women Employment in the Construction Industry

3.2 Cultural Barriers to Entry and Retention in the Industry

3.3 Policies and Formulations Done to Improve Women Status

3.4 Construction Company Policies and Practices

3.5 Strategies to Improve Female Participation in Construction

4 Qualities and Abilities Associated With Women

4.1 Potential Qualities and Abilities of the Women in the Construction Industry

4.2 Challenges Militating Against Women's Participation in the Construction Industry Amidst Their Potentials

4.3 Policies Implemented and Yet to Be Implemented to Promote Women's Participation in the Construction Industry

5 Women Discrimination

5.1 Discrimination of Women in the Construction Industry

5.2 The Influence That Discrimination Has on the Inclusion of Women in the Construction Industry

5.3 Policies to Reduce Discrimination

5.4 Impact of Discrimination on Women's Absorption in the Industry

6 Women Leadership in the Construction Industry

6.1 Categories of Various Positions Held by Women in the Construction Industry

6.2 Untapped Potential of Women in the Construction Industry

7 Mentorship in the Construction Industry

7.1 General Mentorship in the Construction Industry

7.2 Comparison of the Mentoring Responsibilities of Men and Women

7.3 Mentorship in Improving Mentee Performance

5. Empowering Women: Perspective of Europe, Asia and Africa.

Abstract

2 Overview of Women in the European Construction Context

2.1 Factors Affecting Women's Empowerment in Europe

2.2 Women's Contribution to the Construction Industry in Europe

2.3 Mentorship of Women in Construction in the European Context

3 Overview of Women in the Construction Asian Context

3.1 Factors That Influence Women's Empowerment in Asia

3.2 Women's Contribution to the Construction Industry in Asia

3.3 Mentorship of Women in the Construction in Asia Context

4 Overview of Women in Construction African Context

4.1 Factors That Influence Women's Empowerment in Africa

4.2 Women's Contribution to the Construction Industry in Africa

4.3 Mentorship of Women in the Construction Industry in Africa

Bibliography.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

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Other Format:

Print version: Arthur-Aidoo, Bernard Breaking Ground

ISBN:

9781835496381