Inequalities and the Paradigm of Excellence in Academia

The book explores the criteria of excellence producing gender inequalities in the daily working environment and evaluation of academics, and suggests that this goal has remained elusive due to under-representation of women. It focuses on case studies drawn from Europe and highlights the rise of new forms of public management and a neoliberal framing of the value of academic work.

Format: Hardback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 30 June 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive volume delves into the intricate dynamics that perpetuate gender disparities in the daily work environment and the evaluation of academics. Policymakers have recognized the importance of gender equality as a vital component in their pursuit of research excellence, and efforts to combat gender bias have gained widespread traction. However, the reality remains that this goal has proven elusive in practice, as women continue to be underrepresented in numerous academic and scientific fields.

The book challenges the prevailing structures of male dominance that still pervade national research policies, shedding light on their impact on the careers of academics, particularly the academic identities of women and their career trajectories. While primarily focusing on case studies drawn from Europe, it also highlights the rise of new forms of public management and a neoliberal framing of the value of academic work, which have a far-reaching global influence.

Through the use of participatory research, the book examines contemporary manifestations of gendered excellence from an intersectional and international perspective. It offers valuable insights to junior/senior researchers, teachers, and scholars across a range of disciplines, including sociology, education, gender studies, history, political science, and science and technology studies. By exploring the complex interplay between gender, power, and institutions, this book contributes to our understanding of the ongoing challenges and opportunities for achieving gender equality in the academic realm.

Weight: 660g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367188368