Empowering female participation in engineering research: Unmasking constrains and developing gender-sensitive research policies

Bakthavatchaalam, Venkat and Sa, Maria Jose 2024. Empowering female participation in engineering research: Unmasking constrains and developing gender-sensitive research policies. [Technical Report]. New York: United Nations - Department of Economic and Social Affairs. Available at: https://sdgs.un.org/sites/default/files/2024-05/Ba...

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Abstract

This research investigates the current research policies to support female academics in engineering and technology research in South Indian higher education institutions (HEIs). It examines how the socio-cultural systems and institutional research policies influence females’ employment, opportunities to conduct research (OCR), and overall research productivity (RP). A qualitative method was used to collect data from male and female academics. Findings reveal a stark absence of gender-sensitive policies that acknowledge the unique barriers faced by female academics in engineering. The currently followed gender-neutral policies overlook crucial societal dynamics, hindering females’ research opportunities. The study proposes an empirical model accounting for these complex interactions, thus offering insights for HEIs and policymakers to develop equitable policies to foster and recognise female participation in engineering research.

Item Type:	Monograph (Technical Report)
Date Type:	Publication
Status:	Published
Schools:	Engineering
Subjects:	L Education > L Education (General) T Technology > TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
Additional Information:	Policy brief
Publisher:	United Nations - Department of Economic and Social Affairs
Date of First Compliant Deposit:	14 May 2024
Last Modified:	15 May 2024 13:50
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/168907

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