Resistance to gender equality in the Australian construction sector . This project aims to investigate policy failure of gender equality initiatives and specifically, how institutional and individual

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Resistance to gender equality in the Australian construction sector . This project aims to investigate policy failure of gender equality initiatives and specifically, how institutional and individual resistance to gender equality is applied and adapted over time and across different contexts in construction, Australia’s most male dominated sector. This project expects to generate new knowledge for policy authors in government and business, helping them deliver robust policy outcomes to shift gender equality in male dominated sectors. This project should provide significant social and economic benefits to Australia, enabling greater attraction and retention of women to construction jobs, reducing the sectors critical skills shortage. . Scheme: Discovery Early Career Researcher Award. Field: 4407 - Policy and Administration. Lead: Dr Natalie Galea