Gender inequality Archives

Research Outreach – Issue 133: Bee farming, electrical eye activity, and IP disputes

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In the last issue of 2022, Research Outreach contains a sparkling array of articles covering the latest studies into topics such as intellectual property, health and gender inequality, and an eye-opening experiment on detecting vision problems in alcoholics. We feature some fascinating interviews, talking to leaders in their fields about the importance of critical pedagogy and how a programme assessing […]

Healthier societies: Professor Kent Buse on tackling health and gender inequality

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An interview with though leader Professor Kent Buse, co-founder and co-director of Global Health 50/50 about health and gender inequality

Professor Kent Buse, Co-founder and Co-director of Global Health 50/50, discusses the relationship between gender and health inequality. Alongside fellow Co-founder and Co-director, Professor Sarah Hawkes, Buse is leading the independent initiative to actively assess global health organisations on their gender equality credentials to stamp out discriminatory policies and practices. Buse is also the Director of the Global Healthier Societies […]

Gendered digital divides: Enhancing inclusivity

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Professor Campbell has three decades of practice and research experience in analysing and challenging gender-biased educational design that excludes women. Her recent work presents an in-depth analysis of the multiple layers of barriers women and others with multiple oppressions face in learning with technology and entering science and technology disciplines, which has significant implications within an increasingly digital learning and […]

Gender inequality in entrepreneurship: How to improve funding outcomes for female entrepreneurs

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Does industry served come into play when investors make funding decisions involving female vs. male entrepreneurs seeking capital? Yes, the perception of industry fit does play a role, says Dr Dana Kanze, Assistant Professor of Organisational Behaviour at London Business School. Dr Kanze, along with an international research team, set out to investigate whether female-led ventures were particularly disadvantaged in […]

Gender inequality: occupational devaluation and pay gaps

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Professor Hadas Mandel gender inequality research outreach

The comparative research of long-term trends of gender inequality largely neglects structural mechanisms. As more women reach positions of power, structural elements will become more significant. Despite the growing body of literature in this area, the long-term effect of the changing gender composition of occupations on their relative pay has been largely neglected. Hadas Mandel, an Associate Professor in the […]