‘Lack of respect’ and sexism is daily reality for female architects, survey finds

Within architecture theres discrimination in thinking thats something men are better at than women. Actually a lot of women are very good at it, but whether theyre given the opportunity is a different question."

On average male architects can earn between 37-42,000 while women earn 27-32,000 a year, the study showed.

The gender disparity begins at university, according to the study, where more than half of architecture students had experienced gender discrimination.

While 44 per cent of women win places to study the subject at university, only 34 per cent qualify.

Ms Murray said schools and universities should teach pupils about women architects and there need to be more female role models.

At the moment the only prominent female architect is Dame Zaha Hadid, who designed the London Aquatic Centre for the London 2012 Olympics, Ms Murray said.

Apart from Zaha all famous architects are men. I think a greater awareness of the work of women architects needs to be taught in schools.

When most people think of architecture, they think of an old man behind a desk and that needs to change," she said.

The study also found 88 per cent of women think having children puts them at a disadvantage in architecture.

One respondent said she had hidden the fact she was a mother from her employer, for fear it would hinder her career.

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'Lack of respect' and sexism is daily reality for female architects, survey finds