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Family-Friendly Policies and Gender Bias in Academia

Authors :
Mayer, Audrey L.
Tikka, Paivi M.
Source :
Journal of Higher Education Policy and Management. Nov 2008 30(4):363-374.
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

Several recent reports on the status of women in US academic institutions have recommended more generous family policies to encourage and retain more women among academic staffs. Many of the policies suggested are modelled on those that have been in effect in Nordic countries for decades. The status of women among Finnish and Swedish academic staff ranks is examined, with the assumption that women should be better represented if family policies are a significant factor in advancement and retention. It is found that similar conditions for female academics exist in the US as in Nordic countries, suggesting that advancement may be more dependent upon prevailing social conditions and gender stereotypes. (Contains 2 figures.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1360-080X
Volume :
30
Issue :
4
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Journal of Higher Education Policy and Management
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ815167
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Descriptive
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/13600800802383034