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Experiencing gender in UK political science: The results of a practitioner survey

Year: 2016

Type: article

Abstract: Does gender matter in the way in which we ‘perform’ academia? Drawing on the results of a practitioner survey, we argue that gender does matter, culturally and structurally, and can be institutionalised so that women are disadvantaged. This is not to deny women’s agency or the advances that they have made. Rather, we highlight the inequality of the playing field in which the academic endeavour is conducted. Uniquely, we ask UK political scientists about their perceptions of the impact of gender in their working lives and explore their views on recommendations for change.

Source: The British Journal of Politics and International Relations

DOI: 10.1177/1369148116658850

Authors: Nicholas Allen, Heather Savigny

Institutions: Royal Holloway University of London, Bournemouth University

Language: English

Topic: Gender Diversity and Inequality

Subfield: Gender Studies

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Gender equality, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: bronze

Funder: Bournemouth University