The supply of women into senior management has changed little despite well-intentioned efforts. We argue that the … biggest effect is from supply-side factors that inhibit females' decision to enter competitions: Women are under …-confident about winning, men are over-confident; women are more risk averse than men in some settings; and, most importantly, women …

Purpose: Research into women working in mines in general is limited, and less so for their presence in underground … mines. This study explores the adaptive strategies women employ to navigate harsh physical and perceived threatening … (structuration and agency) were adopted to identify and discuss women's adaptive strategies for navigating challenging underground …