Exploring the multifaceted challenges of women in engineering : a comprehensive literature review

Dabić, Marina (author), Obradović Posinković, Tena (author), Maley, Jane Frances (author), Vlačić, Božidar (author), Marzi, Giacomo (author), Kraus, Sascha (author)

The present research delves into the complex dynamics of gender equality, highlighting women's experiences within the engineering sector. Drawing from a literature spanning from 2005 to 2023, we gathered insights from 108 pertinent articles on the topic. Our results show that a substantial portion of research underscore the persistent biases and barriers women encounter in engineering. Through our analysis, we unveiled four dominant themes: 'The Impact of Sex Differences on Productivity', 'Gender Digital Divide', 'Discriminatory Behaviour', and 'Women and Performance'. Applying the glass ceiling theory as analytical framework, we discern a prevailing neglect towards women's challenges in the engineering field. Our findings accentuate the necessity for innovative policy interventions. To this end, we introduce a comprehensive policy model tailored to champion robust gender equity initiatives within engineering field.

• Language: English
• Keywords: economics, gender, equality, employment, Australia, discriminatory behaviour, gender equity, gender digital divide, literature review, women in engineering
• Work type: Article
• Typology: 1.02 - Review Article
• Organization: EF - School of Economics and Business
• Publication status: Published
• Publication version: Version of Record
• Year: 2024
• Number of pages: Str. 3325-3339
• Numbering: Vol. 71
• PID: 20.500.12556/RUL-162197
• UDC: 331.108
• ISSN on article: 0018-9391
• DOI: 10.1109/TEM.2023.3342980
• COBISS.SI-ID: 178786307
• Publication date in RUL: 19.09.2024

Record is a part of a journal

• Title: IEEE transactions on engineering management
• Shortened title: IEEE trans. eng. manage.
• Publisher: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
• ISSN: 0018-9391
• COBISS.SI-ID: 8721669

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Secondary language

• Language: Slovenian
• Keywords: ekonomija, spol, enakopravnost, zaposlovanje, Avstralija