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CHAPTER I
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CHAPTER I
INTRODUCTION
predominantly employ men, with women making up minor portion of the workforce.
leadership, and representation. Over the last few years, women have made enormous
progress in the workplace, tearing down barriers and breaking through glass ceilings
in areas formerly thought to be solely for males. But because of this, women in male
dominated industries often face unique challenges and obstacles as they navigate
fields where men predominate. Societal expectations and ideas about women’s
leadership ability can also be a hurdle (Catalyst, 2021). However, women can utilize
underestimation (Taylor Irwin, 2019). These factors show the influence of male-
dominated industries to women’s career. These elements are what drive women’s
aspirations for successful careers in fields with a male majority, and they create
From the article "Gender Profile of the Philippines" (n.d.), the women in the
Philippines prefer to pursue works abroad as they face unfair treatment in the
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country. Thus, Millions of women have left the Philippines to work as overseas
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terms of newly employed OFWs, women outnumbered males between 1998 and
difficulties. The gender pay gap is one of the biggest issues, with males making
more money than women in both low-skill and high-skill industries (Helle &
Buchhave & Nadia Belhaj Hassine Belghith, 2022). In industries where men
predominate, harassment, unequal access to high income rates, and the glass ceiling
may also be experienced by women. However, certain Filipino women, like Captain
Maria Kristina Javellana in the marine business, have been able to break through the
glass ceiling in their respective fields. (Victoria Q Paraggua & Ma Nissa C Espiritu,
industries have become increasingly open to women working in these fields. Women
make up a large portion of the successful leaders and employees in Gonzaga’s male-
professions. But as they tried to enter such fields, these women ran against
discreditation, and many more. But because of the people who hold onto the idea of
especially in fields where males predominate. Women will be given the chance to
a result of this.
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But still, hindrance will not be avoided in this type of industries. But by
overcoming these obstacles and achieving success in their jobs, women in these
fields demonstrate resilience. They can do this by searching for great female role
models, speaking for oneself, and forming supportive networks (Sian Beilock,
2019). Employers can also take initiatives to promote women in the workplace as
well, such as giving mentorship and leadership possibilities (Sian Beilock, 2019).
This shows that women develop resilience and strategies in order to survive and
research because they have all the experiences we need. These women that have
been in the game for many years and already proven themselves as worthy and that
they’ve created a lot of doors for other women to also take these careers that are
dominated by men. These women that have come up with career advancement
strategies can give us insights us to how and why did they come up with such
strategies which may not be expected by the society in the recent years. So, the
opportunity to know more about what’s happening inside these jobs and that we will
be getting enough information to come up with a conclusion in which it can help our
locality and also future researchers to also come up with more issues regarding these
topics which can improve more the gender equality not just in male-dominated
those strategies in order to understand their experiences and their plans in having a
successful career in fields with male majority. And there is a need to conduct this
in Gonzaga and how did they come up with career advancement strategies in this
fields. This study also aims to utilize the career advancement strategies of the
women, how they break stereotypes, and how they overcome barriers in order to
help more women to feel empowered because the main goal of this research is to
create a paper to empower and to help our women not just in our local but around
the world.
Conceptual Framework
This part of this study will discuss the various challenges that women have
faced while working in male-dominated industries. The researchers will also tackle
how women survived in such industries despite the stereotypes they encountered.
INDEPENDENT DEPENDENT
VARIABLE: VARIABLE:
The independent variables in this research title could include factors related
could include the barriers women face in male-dominated industries, such as gender
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The dependent variables in this research title are likely to be the success or
measured by factors such as job promotions, salary increases, and job satisfaction.
The study may also explore how breaking stereotypes and overcoming barriers
strategies is crucial because it plans how this study leads to the success of Women in
Male-Dominated Industries and how Women overcome the barriers they have faced.
Advancement Strategies are useful methods to help the situation of women working
industries can provide valuable insights into how to succeed in these challenging
oneself.
down the stereotypes that young women may experience in the future, it is also
considered a success once they overcome the barriers. The barriers we may
encounter may include gender bias, discrimination, lack of female role models,
workplace culture, lack of flexibility, and promotion inequity. Stereotypes can create
artificial barriers that prevent individuals from realizing their full potential,
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biases, by addressing these biases we can ensure that everyone has an equal chance
and teamwork, which can improve productivity and job satisfaction. There's an
Women face unique challenges and barriers to advancement in these industries, such
promote work-life balance. These strategies can help women build strong networks,
gain access to decision-makers, and develop the skills and experience necessary for
underrepresented groups. This can include efforts to combat sexism, racism, and
male-dominated industries is not only good for gender equity, but it can also lead to
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improved business outcomes. Research has shown that companies with more varied
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leadership teams tend to perform better financially and are better equipped to
General Questions:
2. What methods may women employ to overcome the gender disparity in job
Specific Questions:
3. What traits and abilities are necessary for women at Gonzaga to excel in
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Research Assumptions
that enable them to break gender stereotypes and overcome biases in male-
dominated industries.
3. The study assumes that the sample size of women in Gonzaga is sufficient
dominated industries.
Dominated Workplace"
1. How women are viewed and treated at work can be influenced by societal
1. If they believe that they are not recognized or respected because of their
by stereotypes.
2. Women who don't fit these gender expectations could be thought of as less
capable or career-focused.
syndrome.
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3. Women who work in these industries could find it difficult to fit in and
4. Women's access to certain sectors may be restricted as a result and there may
This study will provide new insights into women's management of career
such as gender stereotypes, bias, and discrimination, that may hinder their career
advancement.
industries can provide inspiration and guidance for other women who may be facing
similar challenges. This study aims to empower women in Gonzaga and beyond to
workplace barriers.
into their experiences working in male-dominated industries and learn how they've
faced the challenges that they’ve encountered throughout their careers. It can
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empower these women to overcome barriers and pursue their career aspirations with
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confidence and resilience. This women’s may benefit the most from the study as it
Women in Gonzaga: This study can provide them with insights, strategies,
and examples of how other women have successfully broken stereotypes and
advanced in their careers. It can serve as a source of inspiration and motivation for
women in Gonzaga who may be facing the same problem. It can highlight the
experiences and successes of women from Gonzaga who have achieved career
challenges: Although the study focuses on women in Gonzaga, its findings and
recommendations may be relevant and useful for women in other contexts who are
workplace. It can also provide insights into how they can create a more inclusive
dominated industries: This study will give insights to women who are planning to
pursue male-dominated careers. And can also help other women in similar situations
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to learn from their experiences and potentially overcome gender stereotypes and
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barriers.
Women's advocacy groups: The study can inform their advocacy efforts
and help them develop strategies for supporting women's career advancement. The
study will provide them with new information on the specific challenges faced by
inform policies to promote gender equality and diversity in the workplace. They can
also use the insights to develop programs and initiatives that support women in
male-dominated industries.
Society: The study may raise awareness and contribute to breaking down
gender stereotypes and promoting gender equality in the workplace. This may lead
to a more inclusive and diverse society, where everyone has equal opportunities to
greater gender equity and inclusion in the workforce, which could benefit future
Future researcher: The study can help future generations understand the
challenges faced by women in male-dominated industries and how gender biases can
affect career advancement. The study can play an important role in shaping the
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future of work by helping to create more equitable and inclusive workplaces for all.
The study will focus on women who have pursued careers in industries that
how these women manage their career paths, overcome barriers, and strive for
the study aims to identify the strategies that successful women at Gonzaga use to
To achieve this goal, the study will use interviews as a primary tool to gather
data. The study will gather data from women in different fields and at different
stages of their careers, with the aim of capturing a broad range of experiences and
specific challenges they face, the strategies they employ to advance their careers.
The study will also seek to identify best practices and recommendations for women
Gonzaga, which may not fully capture the experiences of women outside of
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Gonzaga. The study does not include men's experiences in these industries or the
only and may not fully capture the experiences and perspectives of men in these
industries.
It may not fully address other issues and may be impossible to capture the
The study will involve a limited number of participants, and the findings
industries in Gonzaga.
in a particular field.
challenges and biases that women and other underrepresented groups face in these
industries.
members, regardless of their gender, feel valued, respected, and heard. This can be
due to their intricate nature, involving multiple interdependent factors and requiring
promotions, salary increases, and job satisfaction. The study may also explore how
male-dominated industries.
people based on certain characteristics such as race, gender, religion, age, sexual
established and difficult to change or uproot. It can refer to a wide range of things,
on their gender, typically resulting in a preference for one gender over another.
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building, and education. Other independent variables could include the barriers
lack of representation.
of men.
needs or preferences.
people do not have access to individuals or groups who possess the characteristics,
company, or any other type of organization, and to be responsible for its success.
and resilience, and may involve developing new skills, gaining knowledge, or
oriented.
based on mutual respect, trust, and effective communication, and they are typically
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consistently passed over for promotions despite having equal or better qualifications,
Racism - refers to the belief that certain races are inherently superior or
inferior to others, and the discriminatory actions or attitudes based on those beliefs.
and empowered to take leadership roles and make decisions in fields where men
inputs it receives.
groups are treated differently or unfairly based on their sex or gender, rather than
Strategies - refer to the various approaches, tactics, and actions they employ
often developed in response to the unique challenges and barriers they may face due
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However, they can also lead to unfair and discriminatory treatment of individuals
differently by different people and can be subjective based on personal values, goals,
and circumstances
hold without conscious awareness, which can influence their decisions and actions
towards others.
where they feel safe, respected, and valued. It is a space where women are treated
equally and are not discriminated against based on their gender. In such an
harassment, or retaliation.
and responsibilities of both one's work and personal life in a way that promotes
Workplace culture - refers to the shared values, beliefs, and attitudes that
shape the environment and behavior of employees in industries where men hold a
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