Desafios enfrentados por engenheiras na indústria da construção civil

Abstract

The insertion of women in the civil construction labor market has been the subject of debates and reflections due to the historical male predominance in this sector. Women face specific challenges when pursuing opportunities in this professional field, which underscores the importance of understanding and addressing existing gaps. This work analyzes the challenges faced by women in entering the civil construction job market, with the purpose of identifying the barriers and obstacles present and proposing strategies for greater inclusion and gender equality in this sector. Through a questionnaire applied to 106 female engineers, data were collected for analysis. The results reveal that the perception of low female representation in this sector is evident, as well as the existence of specific challenges faced by women, such as gender discrimination, moral and sexual harassment, and difficulty in professional advancement. Based on the results, strategies were proposed to promote inclusion and gender equality in civil construction. Among the suggested strategies are increasing gender diversity in company leadership, encouraging female participation in events and lectures, and offering specific training programs for women. In addition, valuing women's skills and competences and the search for wage equality are essential aspects to move towards a more equitable labor market. The survey also showed the existence of a wage gap between men and women in the civil construction industry, highlighting the presence of gender inequality in terms of remuneration. These results contribute to the understanding of the challenges faced by women in civil construction and highlight the importance of gender equality in this sector. The work emphasizes the need to adopt measures to combat discrimination, harassment and career barriers faced by women, in addition to promoting female representation and seeking wage equity. These actions are fundamental to move towards a more inclusive labor market and to value the skills and talents of women in civil construction.