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have seen with women making inroads in the plumbing sector . Some clients or employers may doubt a woman ’ s ability to do what has been traditionally seen as “ a man ’ s job ”. This in turn casts doubt on the woman refrigeration contractor which ultimately could impact self-esteem .
All of this , and we ’ ve not even hit the wage disparities between men and women yet .
Essentially , it appears that women lack the very support that they provide for men so that the men can look for work or simply continue working .
Women have lower levels of employment , lower labour absorption and a consistently higher unemployment rate than men . So , what is the solution ?
First of all , it ’ s important to remember that this is not a situation which will magically transform overnight . There needs to be buy-in from society , employers and learning institutions , something that BluLever Education is currently doing with helping young women get a foothold in trades such as HVAC , refrigeration , plumbing and electrical .
Staffing solutions group , Shortlist , conducted some research into gender gaps and green economy . Their recommendation
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in place by organisations such as Harambee ,
BluLever and Kreishandwerkerschaft also contribute to creating pathways for women
– especially young women – to start their journey in the working world .
However helpful these initiatives are , or how encouraging various incentives can be , the obstacles do remain , with an enormous amount of work needed to completely clear a path for women to take their rightful places in the working community . This is not a topic for just one conversation , nor is it a topic for one group to engage in . This is a fundamental issue that needs to be on the mind of every CEO , director , manager , HR representative and , indeed , every employer and workplace in the country .
Yes , government does have a role to play in helping women overcome their challenges . Elders and extended family can certainly help as well when it comes to practical issues such as childcare and housework . What is clear , is that this disparity is not going to change with just one element in the change being tweaked .
It requires a systematic overhaul of outdated work models and attitudes , as well as a willingness to provide the right kind of
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On 21 August , a group of women met in Parktown to discuss the reality that many young South
African women face in entering the workforce .
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is to include language such as “ women are encouraged to apply ” in job advertisements , |
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as this is seen to boost women application rates . Trimming down job requirements to just the most important qualifications can also encourage women to apply for roles .
Agriculture has seen a growth in the number of young women participating over the last decade . Initiatives such as those put
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There needs to be buy-in from society , employers and learning institutions |
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