Experiences of women artisans in Ghana's informal construction sector
The Covid-19 aftermath and its implications
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 3886522 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Emefa Tonorgbevi Awuku (0000-0001-7421-0367, Lingnan University, corresponding author), Micheal Sakyi-Darko (University of Cape Coast) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 35 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 347-358 |
| Publication date | 2025-04-03 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Development in Practice (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0961-4524 • E-ISSN: 1364-9213 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/09614524.2024.2424888 |
| OpenAlex | W4404256801 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 32 |
Research on women’s progress in assuming roles and acquiring technical skills in men-dominated areas such as the informal construction sector is critical, particularly as the world strives to achieve gender equality and empower women in the post-COVID-19 era. This study assesses this in the context of young women who have entered the construction sector through the improved apprentice project in Ghana’s Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis. Employing a qualitative methodology, we conducted in-depth interviews with 18 participants and utilised a theoretical perspective from feminist theory to examine the impacts of the pandemic on their advancement in this domain and its consequences for attaining Sustainable Development Goal 5 on gender equality. The paper analyses the findings and proposes policy suggestions, such as enhancing post-pandemic assistance for young women in this sector
Business · Development economics · Economic growth · Economics · Ethnology · Informal sector · Political science · Socioeconomics · Sociology · South asia · COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts · Medicine · Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare · Urban and Rural Development Challenges
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| Citation velocity | historical |
|---|---|
| Highly cited | No |