How pink is the sky? A cross national study of the gendered occupation of pilot.

From: Employment Relations Record | Date: July 1, 2005| Author: Kristovics, Alex; Martinussen, Monica; Mitchell, Jim; Vermeulen, Leo; Wilson, Jan | Copyright information

The occupation aviation pilot has long been seen as the bastion of masculinity. Aviation has a long history of heroic deeds performed mainly by men and thus has developed an ethos that recognises 'the right stuff' as an important component of that image. Female pilots have also made a significant contribution to aviation. While these exploits have been recognised, female pilots are still considered the exception in the industry rather than being accepted as competent contributors. ...

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