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It is going to take a lot more than installing women’s toilets to correct the deep-seated gender imbalances in the construction industry. The entire sector needs a transformation — an educational overhaul where men learn to collaborate effectively with women on-site, and women are empowered to remain confident and assertive in their roles.
Despite various initiatives and platforms aimed at improving gender diversity, the persistent issues for women in the industry and those entering and attempting to stay are discouraging. Many women apprentices are choosing not to remain in the sector, and it’s not hard to see why.
The challenges:
Societal and cultural norms
Our society still clings to the outdated view that certain trades are best suited for men.
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