A Systematic Literature Review on the Working Dilemma of Petrochemical Offshore Workers: A gender perspective

Nur Zafifa Kamarunzaman; Azlyn Ahmad Zawawi; Nur Ain Yaacob; Jia Liu

doi:10.21834/e-bpj.v9iSI22.5825

Authors

Nur Zafifa Kamarunzaman Faculty of Administrative Science & Policy Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Seremban 3, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
Azlyn Ahmad Zawawi Faculty of Administrative Science & Policy Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Merbok, Kedah, Malaysia
Nur Ain Yaacob Faculty of Administrative Science & Policy Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Seremban 3, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
Jia Liu I.T.U. Women, Studies Center in Science Engineering and Technology, I.T.U. Faculty of Mines, No: E 322, Ayazaga Campus, 34469 Maslak, Istanbul, Turkey

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v9iSI22.5825

Keywords:

Social Capital;, Psychosocial Risks, Gender Stigma, Benefits, Social Capital

Abstract

This paper aims to identify the dilemma offshore petrochemical workers face using a gender lens. The gender lens allows examining how gender identities, norms, and power dynamics shape experiences, opportunities, and outcomes for different groups of people. Two databases were used in this search, namely the Web of Science and Scopus. The results indicated that 11 articles were accepted after the identification, screening and eligibility processes were undertaken. Based on the thematic analysis, four emerging themes include psychosocial risks, gender stigma, benefits, and social capital. The findings have practical contributions.

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