Who needs to be “more equal” and why? Doing gender equality in male-dominated industries
Purpose: This study aims to deepen the understanding of inequality regimes in male-dominated industries, specifically in Swedish forestry and mining, by exploring how conceptions of gender, class and place are articulated and intertwined when doing gender equality in these organizations. Design/methodology/approach: The article draws on empirical material from four research and development projects inspired by a feminist action research methodology. Findings: This paper shows how gender equality works in these male-dominated organizations simultaneously constructing gender, class and place. When men are at the focal point of gender equality, our empirical findings suggest that blue-collar workers in rural areas are described as “being the problem” for gender inequality in these organizations. Addressing specific groups such as women or blue-collar workers in rural areas is not enough to challenge the inequality regimes that exist in these organizations, since a unilateral focus on certain groups leads to skewed problem formulations. Originality/value: Research on gender equality work and its relation to intersectionality in male-dominated industries is limited, and by focusing on men and masculinities, this paper contributes to knowledge concerning gender equality in male-dominated industrial organizations.
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2020
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Authors: | Ringblom, Lisa ; Johansson, Maria |
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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: An International Journal. - Emerald, ISSN 2040-7149, ZDB-ID 2538617-7. - Vol. 39.2020, 4 (02.03.), p. 337-353
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Emerald |
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