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Negotiating gender in the male-dominated skilled trades: a systematic literature review Occupations in the skilled trades are highly segregated with women comprising 1–3% of this workforce in Western nations. We report on a systematic review of 26 articles, from 1998 to 2019, which explored women’s recruitment and retention in the skilled trades. Two research questions […]

The Role of Public Policy in the Retention and Advancement of Women in the Skilled Trades

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The Role of Public Policy in the Retention and Advancement of Women in the Skilled Trades Women have been continually underrepresented in the skilled trades workforce in Alberta. In 2019, 4,600 of the 44,000 registered apprentices were women, roughly equating to 10% (Alberta 2020a). This report seeks to understand why the representation of women in […]

Trading in gender for women in trades: embodying hegemonic masculinity, femininity and being a gender hotrod

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Trading in gender for women in trades: embodying hegemonic masculinity, femininity and being a gender hotrod The construction industry remains male dominated despite reforms in recruitment, training and some workplaces since the 1970s. That said some women do still enter the industry. The aim of this research was to explore the embodied experiences of women […]

Women in mining: from subtle barriers to open prejudice

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Women in mining: from subtle barriers to open prejudice The core of this study is women in mining. The aim of this study was to analyze the perception of women, about their work environment, their career, the human resources policies and practices and the work–family balance in the context of a multinational organization in the […]

Feminist Law Reform Manual

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Feminist Law Reform Manual A new educational resource designed to empower you in advocating for women’s rights in Canada! This practical guide is packed with the knowledge and tools you need to push for laws that advance substantive equality for women. Credit: National Association of Women and the Law (NAWL) Date: 2024 For more information […]

A Road Map to Supporting Women in Trades

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A Road Map to Supporting Women in Trades In November 2018, CAF-FCA hosted the first-ever Supporting Women in Trades Conference. This action plan outlines the priorities and areas for action identified by the more than 350 delegates in attendance. Credit: Canadian Apprenticeship Forum Date: 2018 For more information on this resource click here. View

Apprenticeship Registration Trends and Completion Rates

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Apprenticeship Registration Trends and Completion Rates CAF-FCA and Prism Economics and Analysis analyzed Statistics Canada data from the Registered Apprenticeship Information System (RAIS). The latest year available is 2022. This report highlights nine key findings. Credit: Canadian Apprenticeship Forum Date: 2024 For more information on this resource click here. View

An Integrated Approach To Gender-Based Analysis – Information Kit: Terminology

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An Integrated Approach To Gender-Based Analysis – Information Kit: Terminology Definitions of Equity and Equality, used to develop Gender Based Analyisis Plus (GBA+). Credit: Women and Gender Equality Canada, Government of Canada Date: 2004 For more information on this resource click here. View

Gender Based Violence Evidence Briefs

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Gender Based Violence Evidence Briefs SSHRC, in collaboration with Women and Gender Equality Canada launched a Knowledge Synthesis Grants (KSG) competition to mobilize social sciences and humanities research to examine and synthesize existing knowledge on gender-based violence. This collection of evidence briefs highlights some of the research findings from the KSG holders’ final synthesis reports, […]

Addressing gender-based violence and harassment in a work health and safety framework

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Addressing gender-based violence and harassment in a work health and safety framework This report looks at the implications of addressing gender-based violence and harassment (GBVH) under a work health and safety (WHS) framework. It describes the characteristics of gender-responsive WHS approaches to prevention of violence and harassment, in particular with respect to risk assessment and […]