At
Constructing Equality Ltd. we like to create blogs that are
both engaging and interesting for the reader - blogs that stimulate and prompt
research and investigation by anyone that may have an opinion, or view, that
they feel will contribute to a particular matter related to construction and/or
equality and diversity. We want to use
this blog is as platform for discussion; a place where people of all ages,
backgrounds and professions can anonymously write their responses to initiate
discussion.
Last
year we were approached by a woman working in construction who proposed to us
the idea of hosting an anonymous blog. She considered some of her experiences
as potentially harmful to her career and was unsure what to do - she wasn't so
much looking for answers as a platform to let off a bit of steam; a place where
she could talk about the experiences and behaviours she had encountered and
hopefully interact with others who’d had similar experiences, or who had
suggestions as to how to deal with them.
An
anonymous blog was suggested as a way of enabling open discussion without fear
of reprisal either for her, people like her or those who wish to comment.
The
long and short being - we began to host the anonymous blog; a place where
people of any age, sex, race, ability etc. can write a blog post, which we will
host, and generate vibrant discussion. The anonymous blog has already enabled a
number of people to have a platform for debate and gain guidance and resources to
support them and their journey.
We
want to encourage more of you to use the anonymous to reap the benefits of
constructive debate and discussion and there are a number of rules for using the
anonymous blog which can found at an earlier blog from last year.
We
see this as a tool for industry, and individuals in the industry, and want you
to use it as your own, so get blogging!
If
you want to add rules, groups or networks, please let Kyle know and we will do what we can to
support you.
Construct
Away,
Kyle
For all things construction and equality, get yourself over to the Constructing Equality Ltd. website.
This is fabulous. I cannot wait to hear more and contribute myself. I've been in the construction industry since 1989. I graduated and went directly into the Prestressed/Precast industry as a designer. I was the only woman in the entire drafting and engineering staff for the first two years. After that I have never worked in any construction environment that was remotely equal in terms of treatment and professional courtesy or respect in engineering and design/drafting to this day. Skill, knowledge, ability are all irrelevant. Truly an antiquated environment. Imagine being held back your entire career or having your backside grabbed on a regular basis. Not ever being allowed to excel even though you have the "stuff". Personally, I've been lucky but I know talented, intelligent, creative and professional women in construction who never even get a chance. Sad. What a waste.
ReplyDeleteHello anonymous, I agree it is a sad state of affairs when a talented, intelligent and professional woman is held back from achieving her goals just because of gender. Please do feel free to send us anything you wish us to blog about, or even you wish to submit yourself. Email to kyle@constructingequality.co.uk
DeleteThanks.