17 Female AND an Engineer? Exploring the Gender-Occupation Identity Dilemma in Engineering

Helen Sara Johnson

Manufacturing Technology Centre and Loughborough University, United Kingdom

DOI: 10.1201/9781032679518-20

Being female and an engineer can prove challenging, but what role does authenticity play in an engineering career? This is a question I asked during my PhD research. Let me share with you what I found.

This chapter contains insights and experiences from over 300 engineers of what it is like to work in the UK engineering industry. Insights and experiences that will enable you to help yourself and others who work in engineering. This chapter isn’t just for female engineers – it’s for everyone! And, for those who like to skip to the ...

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