Open AccessEmpirical analyzes of the causes for gender inequalities in the maritime profession
Author(s) -
T Madjarova
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
scientific bulletin
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2392-8956
pISSN - 1454-864X
DOI - 10.21279/1454-864x-19-i2-009
Subject(s) - inequality , scale (ratio) , gender inequality , work (physics) , empirical research , maritime industry , psychology , engineering , geography , business , mathematics , statistics , cartography , mechanical engineering , mathematical analysis , commerce
Based on the empirical research of a study with 401 respondents from different maritime domains the paper identifies some causes for gender inequalities in the seafaring profession. The study analyzes the physical and social obstacles for integrating female seafarers in the specific maritime environment.The results of the survey confirm that men and women differ in the attitudes they have for the working environment on a ship. The measurement scale used is reflected in the single-factor analysis. The conclusions contribute to the development of additional training courses for maritime universities to be prepared to give their students the necessary knowledge to reduce the gender differences in their future work on a ship.