Challenging Knowledge, Sex and Power

Gender, Work and Engineering

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Gender Studies, Business & Finance, Human Resources & Personnel Management
Cover of the book Challenging Knowledge, Sex and Power by Julie E. Mills, Suzanne Franzway, Judith Gill, Rhonda Sharp, Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Julie E. Mills, Suzanne Franzway, Judith Gill, Rhonda Sharp ISBN: 9781135011604
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: July 18, 2013
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Julie E. Mills, Suzanne Franzway, Judith Gill, Rhonda Sharp
ISBN: 9781135011604
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: July 18, 2013
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

Women in the developed world expect to work in the labour force over the course of their lives. On finishing school more girls are entering universities and undertaking professional training for careers than ever before. Males and females enter many high status professions in roughly equal numbers. However, engineering stands out as a profession that remains obstinately male dominated. Despite efforts to change, little progress has been made in attracting and retaining women in engineering.

This book analyses the outcomes of a decade-long investigation into this phenomenon, framed by two questions: Why are there so few women in engineering? And why is this so difficult to change? The study includes data from two major surveys, accounts from female engineers in a range of locations and engineering fields, and case studies of three large engineering corporations. The authors explore the history and politics of several organisations related to women in engineering, and conclude with an analysis of a range of campaigns that have been waged to address the issue of women’s minority status in engineering.

Challenging Knowledge, Sex and Power will be of great interest to students of feminist economics, and is also relevant to researchers in women’s studies and engineering education.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Women in the developed world expect to work in the labour force over the course of their lives. On finishing school more girls are entering universities and undertaking professional training for careers than ever before. Males and females enter many high status professions in roughly equal numbers. However, engineering stands out as a profession that remains obstinately male dominated. Despite efforts to change, little progress has been made in attracting and retaining women in engineering.

This book analyses the outcomes of a decade-long investigation into this phenomenon, framed by two questions: Why are there so few women in engineering? And why is this so difficult to change? The study includes data from two major surveys, accounts from female engineers in a range of locations and engineering fields, and case studies of three large engineering corporations. The authors explore the history and politics of several organisations related to women in engineering, and conclude with an analysis of a range of campaigns that have been waged to address the issue of women’s minority status in engineering.

Challenging Knowledge, Sex and Power will be of great interest to students of feminist economics, and is also relevant to researchers in women’s studies and engineering education.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book British Admirals and Chinese Pirates, 1832-1869 by Julie E. Mills, Suzanne Franzway, Judith Gill, Rhonda Sharp
Cover of the book Imagination, Philosophy and the Arts by Julie E. Mills, Suzanne Franzway, Judith Gill, Rhonda Sharp
Cover of the book Philosophy and Ordinary Language by Julie E. Mills, Suzanne Franzway, Judith Gill, Rhonda Sharp
Cover of the book International Trade, Competitive Advantage and Developing Economies by Julie E. Mills, Suzanne Franzway, Judith Gill, Rhonda Sharp
Cover of the book Understanding Psychoanalysis by Julie E. Mills, Suzanne Franzway, Judith Gill, Rhonda Sharp
Cover of the book Colonial Space by Julie E. Mills, Suzanne Franzway, Judith Gill, Rhonda Sharp
Cover of the book The Arts of Imprisonment by Julie E. Mills, Suzanne Franzway, Judith Gill, Rhonda Sharp
Cover of the book Popular Music and Cultural Policy by Julie E. Mills, Suzanne Franzway, Judith Gill, Rhonda Sharp
Cover of the book John F. Kennedy and the Politics of Arms Sales to Israel by Julie E. Mills, Suzanne Franzway, Judith Gill, Rhonda Sharp
Cover of the book Personal Project Pursuit by Julie E. Mills, Suzanne Franzway, Judith Gill, Rhonda Sharp
Cover of the book Economic Restructuring and Social Exclusion by Julie E. Mills, Suzanne Franzway, Judith Gill, Rhonda Sharp
Cover of the book The Shame of Death, Grief, and Trauma by Julie E. Mills, Suzanne Franzway, Judith Gill, Rhonda Sharp
Cover of the book Handbook for Teachers in Universities and Colleges by Julie E. Mills, Suzanne Franzway, Judith Gill, Rhonda Sharp
Cover of the book Religious Change In Zambia by Julie E. Mills, Suzanne Franzway, Judith Gill, Rhonda Sharp
Cover of the book Knowledge, Groupware and the Internet by Julie E. Mills, Suzanne Franzway, Judith Gill, Rhonda Sharp
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy