Description

Skilled trades occupations in the construction, building and maintenance industries have traditionally been men’s jobs. Despite industry and government efforts to change the situation over the past few decades, these industries remain the most gender segregated in the labour market, with only 1-3 per cent of women occupying jobs such as electricians and carpenters.

Period21 Aug 2022

Media coverage

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Media coverage

Keywords

  • gender issues
  • tokenism
  • sexual harassment
  • tradeswomen
  • vocational education and training