Abstract

HERRERA, Cristina; MUNOZ, Christian  and  HERNANDEZ TREVILLA, Ana Graciela. Crossing porous borders. Selective feminization of the field of architecture in Mexico. Estud. sociol [online]. 2026, vol.44, e2939.  Epub May 07, 2026. ISSN 2448-6442.  https://doi.org/10.24201/es.2026v44.e2939.

This article analyzes the growing presence of women in the professional field of architecture in Mexico, informal mechanisms of gender segregation, and women’s strategies for advancing in a profession traditionally considered masculine. It presents the results of a qualitative study based on in-depth interviews with female architects and key players in the professional field. The analysis focuses on women’s experiences in three dimensions: professional training, entry into the labor market, and interaction in the workplace. This study seeks to contribute to the discussion on the processes of feminization of occupations and labor markets.

Keywords : feminization; occupational segregation; architecture; Mexico.

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