Gender equality in science, technology, engineering and mathematics: industrial vis-a-vis academic perspective
Abstract The aim of this study is to present the findings of a qualitative study aiming at capturing key stakeholders’ perceptions with regard to: (a) gender equality in academia and the workplace; (b) challenges, needs, and experiences in academia and workplace with regard to gender. This research...
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| author | Antigoni Parmaxi Eirini Christou Julia Fernández Valdés Dalia María Puente Hevia Maria Perifanou Anastasios A. Economides Jelena Mazaj Maryna Manchenko |
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| description | Abstract The aim of this study is to present the findings of a qualitative study aiming at capturing key stakeholders’ perceptions with regard to: (a) gender equality in academia and the workplace; (b) challenges, needs, and experiences in academia and workplace with regard to gender. This research captures the current situation of gender equality in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and provides a deep understanding of the needs, challenges and experiences both men and women encounter in academia vis-a-vis the industry. Forty-one interviews were conducted in Cyprus, Greece, Italy, Slovenia, and Spain. Data collected demonstrate a variety of challenges faced by all genders in the workplace and in academia, as well as the need for more concrete actions that will allow for a gender-balanced perspective to be heard in the STEM fields. Implications for practitioners, policymakers and researchers are also provided. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-1d53f5dc20394caab2d2f3ed5f770c3b2024-01-07T12:40:56ZengSpringerDiscover Education2731-55252024-01-013111310.1007/s44217-023-00082-7Gender equality in science, technology, engineering and mathematics: industrial vis-a-vis academic perspectiveAntigoni Parmaxi0Eirini Christou1Julia Fernández Valdés2Dalia María Puente Hevia3Maria Perifanou4Anastasios A. Economides5Jelena Mazaj6Maryna Manchenko7Cyprus University of TechnologyCyprus University of TechnologyMagenta ConsultoríaMagenta ConsultoríaUniversity of MacedoniaUniversity of MacedoniaCESIECESIEAbstract The aim of this study is to present the findings of a qualitative study aiming at capturing key stakeholders’ perceptions with regard to: (a) gender equality in academia and the workplace; (b) challenges, needs, and experiences in academia and workplace with regard to gender. This research captures the current situation of gender equality in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and provides a deep understanding of the needs, challenges and experiences both men and women encounter in academia vis-a-vis the industry. Forty-one interviews were conducted in Cyprus, Greece, Italy, Slovenia, and Spain. Data collected demonstrate a variety of challenges faced by all genders in the workplace and in academia, as well as the need for more concrete actions that will allow for a gender-balanced perspective to be heard in the STEM fields. Implications for practitioners, policymakers and researchers are also provided.https://doi.org/10.1007/s44217-023-00082-7Gender-equalitySTEMAcademiaIndustrySTEM challengesSTEM experiences |
| spellingShingle | Antigoni Parmaxi Eirini Christou Julia Fernández Valdés Dalia María Puente Hevia Maria Perifanou Anastasios A. Economides Jelena Mazaj Maryna Manchenko Gender equality in science, technology, engineering and mathematics: industrial vis-a-vis academic perspective Discover Education Gender-equality STEM Academia Industry STEM challenges STEM experiences |
| title | Gender equality in science, technology, engineering and mathematics: industrial vis-a-vis academic perspective |
| title_full | Gender equality in science, technology, engineering and mathematics: industrial vis-a-vis academic perspective |
| title_fullStr | Gender equality in science, technology, engineering and mathematics: industrial vis-a-vis academic perspective |
| title_full_unstemmed | Gender equality in science, technology, engineering and mathematics: industrial vis-a-vis academic perspective |
| title_short | Gender equality in science, technology, engineering and mathematics: industrial vis-a-vis academic perspective |
| title_sort | gender equality in science technology engineering and mathematics industrial vis a vis academic perspective |
| topic | Gender-equality STEM Academia Industry STEM challenges STEM experiences |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1007/s44217-023-00082-7 |
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