{"product_id":"breaking-ground-bernard-arthur-aidoo-9781835496398","title":"Breaking Ground: Empowering Women in the Construction Industry","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe construction industry has historically been male-dominated due to societal expectations and biases, specifically around the physical demands of the job, as well as a lack of role models and mentors. \u003cem\u003eBreaking Ground\u003c\/em\u003e addresses the scarcity of women in construction and demonstrates how we can overcome these challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring the multifaceted relationship between gender and the construction industry, the authors examine the industry's economic, social, and environmental impacts, challenges faced by the workforce and the specific obstacles that contribute to a lesser involvement of women in the field. Outlining strategies to bridge this gap, they further address the empowerment of women within the industry, discussing cultural and environmental factors that shape their professional experiences and the ways in which women's participation and leadership can be increased. Applying these insights on a global scale, the authors conclude by comparing the status of women in the construction industries in Europe, Asia, and Africa, analysing the unique cultural factors affecting their empowerment and mentorship in different regions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOffering a wealth of insights for academic disciplines ranging from gender and economic studies to sociology and sustainability, this seminal work subverts all expectations to encourage and empower women to break ground both literally and figuratively.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Bernard Arthur-Aidoo, Princess Naa Kwarkai Quartey, Perry Ransgreg Nunoo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1835496393\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781835496398\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Emerald Publishing Limited\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/01\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 152\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.82lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.38d","brand":"Bernard Arthur-Aidoo","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":46199263723775,"sku":"9781835496398","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_f873ab6d-d6a0-4034-8ce3-55d655e44ade.jpg?v=1727925541","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/breaking-ground-bernard-arthur-aidoo-9781835496398","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}