Abstract
This study was conducted to ascertain the contribut ion of women in the oil industry. It also looked at the opportunities available and the barriers that preve nt women from attaining higher heights in the oil i ndustry. Findings from the study show several factors (insti tutional, cultural, social and personal) that preve nt women from being employed in the oil industry. The study has implication for policy formulation. It br ings to the fore, the fact that governments must institu te affirmative action policies to bridge the gap be tween men and women at all level of the Ghanaian society.
Highlights
Oil is by far one of the natural resources that turn the fortunes of countries around. Darkwah (2010) is of the view that oil stimulates the global economy and converted petrol and diesel fuels facilitate the different means of transportation that allow the movement of goods and people around the globe
The study has implication for policy formulation. It brings to the fore, the fact that governments must institute affirmative action policies to bridge the gap between men and women at all level of the Ghanaian society
Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) has offered employment opportunities to over 600 Ghanaians but most of the opportunities were given to men and only few women are found working in this oil industry
Summary
Oil is by far one of the natural resources that turn the fortunes of countries around. Darkwah (2010) is of the view that oil stimulates the global economy and converted petrol and diesel fuels facilitate the different means of transportation that allow the movement of goods and people around the globe. The main drive behind the oil and gas industry in Ghana is the need to reduce the country’s reliance on some of the natural resources in the country. One of the social issues in Ghana, as a country, is the need for gender equality and equity in all spheres of socio-economic activities. This is in line with meeting the Millennium Development Goal No 3: “Promoting Gender Equality and Empowering Women”. According to the United Nations, women are largely relegated to more vulnerable forms of employment. Women are over-represented in informal employment, with its lack of benefits and security
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