Author
Yanıkoğlu, Özge Peksatıcı, Kılıç, Sena, Küçükönal, Hatice
Publication Date
2020-07
Publication Place
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Elsevier
Subject
Gender discrimination, Gender stereotype, Aviation industry, Female pilots
Type
Periodical
Language
English
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Library
Özyeğin University
Library Asset ID
0969-6997
Record ID
9eb93f24-7b11-4b62-ad50-212491e773d2
Library Location
Aviation Management
Date
2020-07
Sample Text
Despite the increasing number of female pilots in recent years, the aviation industry is still considered a male-dominated one. Being underrepresented in an occupation and working in an industry with masculine discourses create several challenges for female pilots. This study aims to identify gender-related career challenges experienced by female pilots based in Turkey. The findings of the study reveal that female commercial airline pilots have been experiencing gender prejudice and discrimination in the workplace. These prejudices and discriminations place considerable psychological burden on them which can significantly affect their behaviour and performance. Considering the findings of the study, several recommendations are given to the airline companies and the society in supporting female pilots’ career advancement.
DOI
10.1016/j.jairtraman.2020.101823
Cilt
86
