The STS Conference Graz 2019 is the joint Annual Conference of the Science Technology and Society Unit of the Institute of Interactive Systems and Data Science of the Technical University of Graz, the Inter-University Research Centre for Technology, Work and Culture (IFZ) and the Institute for Advanced Studies of Science, Technology and Society (IAS-STS).
Scientific Coordinator: Günter Getzinger
Session 19: ´It´s time for structural change, sister!`
Although women have been excluded from academia for a long time, they found their way into the system and represent now in most European countries the majority of students and graduates. Despite this positive development, research performing organisations remain gendered institutions which exclude women from top positions. This is mainly due to the fact that the dominant culture or the ideal of excellence are still based on the assumption that a good scientist has to devote his/her entire life to science, is free of any other obligations and mobile without restrictions.
Therefore it is common sense that successful gender equality policies in academia have to address this problem and should aim at cultural change. Numerous projects and initiatives aiming at cultural change have been developed and implemented so far. They differ regarding approach, focus, intensity, involvement of management etc. Nevertheless they are confronted with similar challenges or obstacles. Aim of the session is to discuss some of these aspects comparatively.
https://sts-conference.isds.tugraz.at/event/5/page/38-gender-technology-environment
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