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An In-Depth Look at China's Aviation Industry's Gender Ratio
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Abstract
Globally, the aviation industry is experiencing an increasing involvement of women, however there are noticeable differences observed across various areas. The investigation of the experiences of Ms. Song Yin, a pilot involved in marine search and rescue operations, highlights the aptitude, perseverance, and determination that women may demonstrate, particularly in challenging and technically complex situations. Furthermore, the prominence of Air India, which proudly exhibits the highest level of female participation in the field of global aviation, serves to emphasize the crucial role that women can and indeed do fulfill within this industry. This study utilizes a qualitative approach to conduct a thorough analysis of the gender dynamics present in China's aviation industry, shedding light on the extent and characteristics of female involvement. The paper argues that the aviation sector in China, despite making improvements, lags behind global equivalents in terms of female participation. In order to address the gender disparity in aviation and fully use the untapped capabilities of women in this field, it is crucial to implement strategic policies and programs that promote a more inclusive and equal environment within the aviation industry.
Keywords
aviation gender ratio, gender equity, tokenism, Airlines gender ratio
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- Volume Title
- Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Financial Technology and Business Analysis
- ISBN (Print)
- 978-1-83558-225-1
- ISBN (Online)
- 978-1-83558-226-8
- Published Date
- 28 December 2023
- Series
- Advances in Economics, Management and Political Sciences
- ISSN (Print)
- 2754-1169
- ISSN (Online)
- 2754-1177
- DOI
- 10.54254/2754-1169/62/20231302
- Copyright
- 28 December 2023
- Open Access
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