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Therefore, this thesis examines the gendered impacts associated with resource boomtowns by exploring how the industry impacts women’s lives, what women are impacted, and what resources need to be put in place for women in boomtowns. In exploring gendered impacts, this thesis draws on Connell’s and Messerschmidt’s theorizing on gender, masculinities and emphasized femininity and in-depth interviews with 10 social service workers. The findings indicate that economic dependence, family impacts, and lack of affordable housing are the largest challenges facing women in boomtown communities. 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