The AIA has released the results of a survey on diversity in the workplace. Taken by more than 7,500 professionals in the industry, the purpose of the survey was to investigate the careers of architects and observe how firm culture affects career paths, depending on race, ethnicity, and gender.

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The AIA has released the results of a survey on diversity in the workplace. Taken by more than 7,500 professionals in the industry, the purpose of the survey was to investigate the careers of architects and observe how firm culture affects career paths, depending on race, ethnicity, and gender.Some of the key findings included representations of gender and race, challenges to career advancement, work-life balance and its impact on women, factors impacting the representation of minorities, reasons for leaving the architecture field, and job satisfaction levels.The survey found that the majority of women in the profession believe that there is not gender equality in the industry, while men are divided on the issue, with half believing women are represented, and the other half believing they are underrepresented. Unlike with gender, however, both Caucasians and people of color agree that people of color are underrepresented in the architecture profession.
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There were also alarming results regarding career advancement. Women and people of color feel that they are less likely to be promoted to senior positions and less li...