ABSTRACT

Despite a decades-long dialogue on the importance of gender parity in the industry, measurable change has remained elusive within the architecture profession. Unfortunately, initiatives that have resulted in the significant advancement of diversity throughout the profession continue to remain rare. The marginalization of women is a significant area where this is still visible through the inequity present in the field’s character and demographic makeup. This marginalization is seen somewhat inconclusively through the disparate evidence of workplace discrimination faced by women in general.

There is a paucity of research on the impact of the architecture profession on the occupational health of women.  In response, a case study of one southeastern state utilized a state-wide survey to explore gender disparities in the architecture profession. The purpose of the research was to gather a consensus on where the state stands on issues of equity and explore the barriers and facilitators for advancement in the workforce or profession.