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Burgoon, J M, Roebuck, A and Elliott, J W (2024) Evidence of Opportunity Gaps in Construction Education: A Longitudinal Analysis of Student Success. International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 20(01), 83–97.

Guo, Q, Amin, S, Wang, H and Yan, H (2024) Coupling Simulation of Human-Environmental Safety Risk Factors in Metro Construction – a Case Study of Rongjiazhai Station at Xi’an Metro Line 5 in China. International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 20(01), 26–42.

Kakar, A S and Hasan, A (2024) Exploring the Combined Effects of Socio-Political Conflicts and Patriarchic Society on a Construction Career Path: Evidence from Afghan Female Professionals. International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 20(01), 98–118.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Construction industry; women professionals; patriarchy; war; Afghanistan;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 1557-8771
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/15578771.2023.2186981
  • Abstract:
    Women’s under-representation in the construction industry is evident in developing and developed economies worldwide. Previous studies show that several factors, including cultural and societal norms, result in the low participation of women in the construction industry. This study explores the combined effects of socio-political conflicts and patriarchic society on female construction professionals’ experiences and career paths in the Afghan construction industry. The thematic analysis of the qualitative data collected from in-depth semi-structured interviews with eight Afghan female construction professionals revealed that social and political unrest influenced their career choices and career growth in the Afghan construction industry. In addition, widespread corruption and security issues distinctly shaped their work experiences. The findings also revealed the negative influence of overprotective culture and religious beliefs on women professionals’ experiences and careers. Finally, this study found that office-based roles, family support, and technology adoption encouraged women’s participation in the Afghan construction industry. Given the scarcity of research from similar contexts, this study provides empirical evidence on various challenges female professionals face in the construction industry in patriarchic societies and war-affected and conflict-sensitive regions.

O’Neill, T, Hartigan, K and Spillane, J P (2024) Factors Inhibiting Higher Education Institutions from addressing Industry driven change in Irish Construction Management Programs. International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 20(01), 65–82.

Soni, M S and Smallwood, J J (2024) Perceptions of Corruption in the South African Construction Industry. International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 20(01), 43–64.

Wahid, I, Shahzad, W, Rasheed, N and Rotimi, J O B (2024) Analysis of Theoretical Viewpoints Explaining the Performance Differentials of Construction Firms. International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 20(01), 2–25.