Gender equality, diversity, and inclusion in academia: successes and failures of the initiatives promoted by the European Union
Publication type
journal article
Publication date
2021
Author(s)
Bencivenga, Rita
Leone, Cinzia
Siri, Anna
Language
English
View point(s)
Theory
Institutional
Geographical area
Abstract
Abstract The article summarises the scientific debate on the strengths and weaknesses of the strategies adopted by the European Union to promote gender equality in academia and the adoption of a gender perspective in research. The article focuses on introducing gender mainstreaming, promoting gender equality and structural change in research performing and financing organisations, and adopting gender action/equality plans. The discussion is structured around textual analysis of relevant EU acts, scientific literature, reports of EU funded research projects, communication and support actions. The authors discuss the critics of the various initiative and advance some considerations about what could support individuals and groups interested in promoting positive changes towards gender equality, diversity and inclusion in the academic field. The article relevance is linked to the innovation promoted by Horizon Europe, that requires all public institutions applying for Eu funding to have a Gender equality plan, and the risks that previous mistakes can be repeated hindering the process towards gender equality as in the recent past.
Journal
Geopolitical, Social Security and Freedom Journal
ISSN
2587-3326
Volume
4
Issue
1
Pagination
27-40