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Too many barriers to overcome? Career challenges of women in the UK hospitality industry

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Women face numerous challenges in building a successful career. The hospitality industry exemplifies workplaces where women find progressing careers to senior management very challenging. This paper explores barriers to women's career progression in the hospitality industry in the United Kingdom (UK). The study analyses the views of women in management positions in the UK hospitality industry on challenges they face in career progression. The findings indicate that women face numerous barriers in their career paths, and these include gender bias, microaggressions, work‐life balance issues, lack of gender diversity, inflexibility, and mentoring.

Source: International Journal of Tourism Research

DOI: 10.1002/jtr.2726

Authors: Jithendran Kokkranikal, Valentine Calinaud, Tom Baum

Institutions: University of Greenwich, University of Strathclyde, University of Johannesburg

Language: English

Topic: Gender Diversity and Inequality

Subfield: Gender Studies

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Decent work and economic growth, Reduced inequalities, Gender equality

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,620