Empowering women in construction to overcome microaggression
Despite massive progress in diversity and inclusion, a new study in Australia shows that it is still tough for women looking to make a career in construction. The findings reveal that many still experience persistent microaggressions and encounter significant hurdles in advancing their careers – situations that are so difficult - that some are even considering leaving the industry altogether, writes John Ridgeway. The study, by the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC), launched in collaboration with the DEI consultancy TDC Global, highlights the daily challenges that women encounter in the field – and it does not make for good reading. Even worse, there is strong evidence to suggest that their findings highlight a global problem for the construction industry One of the study's most troubling findings is that 88% of respondents reported experiencing microaggressions, with women in managerial or administrative roles encountering even higher rates. Beyond the emotiona