1.1.  Diversity

        1.1.1.   Effects of Diversity

              1.1.1.1. Advantages of Diversity in Workplace

              1.1.1.2. Disadvantages of Diversity in Workplace

1.2.  Diversity Management

        1.2.1. Strategies to Promote Diversity

1.3.  Gender Discrimination Problem

2.1.  Importance of Diversity in Maritime

         2.1.1. Gender Diversity Experiences at Sea

2.2.  Gender Diversity Problems Maritime Women Face

         2.2.1. Coping with Hardships of Gender Discrimination in Maritime

2.3.   Coping With Diversity Mismanagement

         2.3.1.  Vision and Leadership

         2.3.2.  Appreciation of Personal Differences

         2.3.3.  Building Self-Confidence

         2.3.4.  Stress Management Skills

         2.3.5.  Effective Communication Skills

3.1.   Gender Bias and Problems Encountered During Duties

          3.1.1 Patriarchy

          3.1.2 Gender Stereotypes

          3.1.3. Economic Insecurity

4.1.  Gender Bias and Problems Encountered During Duties                    

        4.1.1. Pre-entry discrimination

        4.1.2. Post-entry discrimination

        4.1.3. The cultural context of discrimination: male-dominated work environment

4.2.  Overcoming Gender Equity Problems on Board

        4.2.1. Networking

        4.2.2. Mentoring

        4.2.3. Effective Leadership Styles

5.1.   Leadership and Obstacles For Women in Maritime

         5.1.1   Leadership and Women in Leadership

         5.1.2. Obstacles Facing Women Leaders in Maritime

                    5.1.2.1. Social Obstacles

                    5.1.2.2. Cultural Obstacles

                    5.1.2.3. Practical Obstacles

                    5.1.2.4. Gender Bias and Problems Arising From Them

6.1       Critical Issues in Maritime Leadership

               6.1.1. How to Handle Barriers

6.2       Women Maritime Leadership

              6.2.1. Introducing Inspirational Role Models

7.1.     Mentoring Guide

           7.1.1. Prejudice

           7.1.2. Mobbing

           7.1.3. Harassment

7.2.    Coping With Obstacles

CHAPTER 8 - CASE STUDIES