Abstract

This study focused on identifying the gender challenges and issues faced by women fire fighters in the Bureau of Fire Protection in relation to the performance of their management functions. This study also involved the coping mechanisms employed by the women fire fighters to overcome their challenges and obstacles in a man-dominated profession. The respondents of the study are commissioned fire officers holding the positions of Fire Inspector and above. The results of the study revealed significant findings especially in terms of work assignments and work relationships.

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Paper Presentation in a Themed Session

Theme

Organizational Cultures

KEYWORDS

Gender Issues, Women Firefighters, Coping Mechanisms

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