Women civil engineers working in a male dominated field
Date of Publication
2002
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts Major in Behavioral Sciences
College
College of Liberal Arts
Department/Unit
Behavioral Sciences
Abstract/Summary
The study focused on describing perceptions and experiences of selected female civil engineers from two engineering organizations, 1 private and 1 public. The study employed an exploratory design and made use of face-to-face interviews with 12 respondents. Respondents were chosen using a non-probability sampling method, specifically purposive sampling. An interview guide was utilized for the in-depth interviews conducted with the 12 respondents. From the data gathered, respondents technical inclination exhibited the biggest reason for their decision to take up civil engineering. Also salaries were a consideration for the respondents in choosing civil engineering. Individuals, work conditions and the benefits that they receive affect Job performance, as perceived by the respondents. The individuals may facilitate or hinder the job performance of the women engineers. Gender related difficulties by not being given equal opportunities in their work. To address the difficulties that women experience, various coping strategies were employed by the women civil engineers. Time management, assistance from co-workers and hard work are some of the coping strategies that the women employ.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU10912
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
106 numb. leaves
Recommended Citation
Cua, P., & Nadal, A. (2002). Women civil engineers working in a male dominated field. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/17210
