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  1. 1. Skogsbrukets syn på jämställdheten i yrkesrollen virkesköpare

    University essay from SLU/School for Forest Management

    Author : Leo Pruth; Elin Larsson; [2023]
    Keywords : virkesköpare; jämställdhet; rekrytering;

    Abstract : Skogsbranschen har ofta ansetts ha dålig jämställdhet med en stor andel män. Trots olika arbeten för att öka jämställdheten och få in fler kvinnor, är det fortfarande en lång väg kvar innan jämställdheten är där företagen skulle vilja ha den. READ MORE

  3. 2. An unsafe playing field : Examining the troubling state of video game industry employees and their problems at work.

    University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Akademin för hälsa, vård och välfärd

    Author : Rizwan Anwer; [2023]
    Keywords : Professional misconduct; sexual harassment; bullying; mobbing; work-life balance.;

    Abstract : Instances of professional misconduct, such as sexual harassment, mobbing and bullying, have become increasingly common, particularly in male-dominated industries like the video games industry. This has led to work-life balance problems and a high turnover rate among employees, especially females. READ MORE

  4. 3. Womens's Opportunities within the Audit Industry in San José, Costa Rica : an interview study of Costa Rican women's experiences

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

    Author : Stina Ytterberg; Anna Grimsdal; [2023]
    Keywords : Audit industry; Female career opportunities; Gender discrimination; Glass ceiling; Costa Rica;

    Abstract : The purpose of this study is to fill the gap identified in how women perceive their opportunities to advance in their careers as auditors in San José, Costa Rica. This study also seeks to get answers to what it is like to work as a woman in a male-dominated industry in the chosen country. READ MORE

  5. 4. “You Know You Work in Tech When the Toilet Seat is Up” : An Investigation of Female Protégés Working in Swedish IT Organizations and How They Use Mentorship to Advance in Their Careers

    University essay from Jönköping University/IHH, Företagsekonomi

    Author : Sofia Lindström; Malin Bartoschek; [2023]
    Keywords : Mentor; Protégé; Females; Male-Dominated Industry; Career advancement; IT;

    Abstract : Background and Research Purpose: Women working in male-dominated environments face experiences that are unique. In Sweden the number of women working in the IT field grows, and so should the representation of female managers and female seniors. READ MORE

  6. 5. The lived experience of female leaders navigating a profession they love : A perspective of gender equality in the male-dominated film industry in Sweden

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för Urbana Studier (US)

    Author : Lowisa Johmår; [2023]
    Keywords : Gender; Swedish film industry; male dominance; equality; gendered organizations; female rivalry; outdated gender stereotyping; coping strategies; freelancing;

    Abstract : This study examines through an equality lens, the lived experiences of nine female leaders in the male-dominated film industry in Sweden. The aim was to explore how women perceived equality in their workplace, their perception of the issue, and the coping strategies used by these women. READ MORE