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Overcoming Potential Risks to Females Employed in the South African Construction Industry
Legislation in South Africa tasks the construction industry to increase employment of women in traditionally male workplaces. Susceptibility of women to negative factors (some contributing to HIV and AIDS) and the counter-active measures open to industry are explored. Empirical data were gathered via questionnaires and interviews to gain perceptions of employers and site-based employees. Findings comprise: sexual harassment; critical mass [numbers]; male chauvinism and sexism; and personal on-site safety. Female employees are more positive than male about women working on-site and overcoming male chauvinism and sexual harassment. Critical mass of women on site is seen as a prerequisite for safety. Women, more than men, consider sites inadequate in meeting safety and personal hygiene requirements of women. These factors contribute to exposure of women to risk of HIV and AIDS. The findings showed involvement with community and scholars improves women’s options in construction. Employees need to be more proactive in sensitizing male workers to the role of women in the industry and their potential contribution.
Overcoming Potential Risks to Females Employed in the South African Construction Industry
Legislation in South Africa tasks the construction industry to increase employment of women in traditionally male workplaces. Susceptibility of women to negative factors (some contributing to HIV and AIDS) and the counter-active measures open to industry are explored. Empirical data were gathered via questionnaires and interviews to gain perceptions of employers and site-based employees. Findings comprise: sexual harassment; critical mass [numbers]; male chauvinism and sexism; and personal on-site safety. Female employees are more positive than male about women working on-site and overcoming male chauvinism and sexual harassment. Critical mass of women on site is seen as a prerequisite for safety. Women, more than men, consider sites inadequate in meeting safety and personal hygiene requirements of women. These factors contribute to exposure of women to risk of HIV and AIDS. The findings showed involvement with community and scholars improves women’s options in construction. Employees need to be more proactive in sensitizing male workers to the role of women in the industry and their potential contribution.
Overcoming Potential Risks to Females Employed in the South African Construction Industry
English, Jane (Autor:in) / Bowen, Paul (Autor:in)
International Journal of Construction Management ; 12 ; 37-49
01.01.2012
13 pages
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
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