Document Type
Article
Publication Date
11-2020
Journal
Universal Journal of Educational Research
Volume Number
8
Issue Number
12
Page Numbers
6885-6892
ISSN
2332-3213
Embargo Period
1-31-2021
ANZSRC / FoR Code
1399 OTHER EDUCATION
Avondale Research Centre
Christian Education Research Centre
Reportable Items (HERDC/ERA)
C1
Peer Review
Before publication
Abstract
This research was initially done across disciplines and across faculties in one faith-based higher education institution in Australia, to discover the challenges and opportunities faced by women in the higher education sector. It was then expanded to see if these issues were different for those working in secular institutions, as well as other faith-based institutions. A replicated study, it also compares results to a study completed at Rhodes University in South Africa. The results were similar across all institutions. Women are still facing three major issues in the higher education sector: namely, lack of self-esteem, attempting (unsuccessfully) to create life/work balance, and continued hurdles presented by stereotypical gender roles. The present research adds to that of the past by confirming that there are still workplace barriers in place; however, there is a positive view that unconscious biases are changing, and that no longer are lifelong careers only reserved for males in higher education. Although workplace experiences for women are changing, it is proposed that a future vision for women in the higher education workforce should contain formal and informal mentoring as well as role modelling and use of Women’s groups to support and promote women in higher education, thus creating a greater convergence of gender opportunities.
Link to publisher version (DOI)
https://doi.org/10.13189/ujer.2020.081254
Grant Link
https://research.avondale.edu.au/research_documentation/40/
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Recommended Citation
Barnes, L., Northcote, M., Rickett, C., Lounsbury, L., Arasaratnam-Smith, L. A., Josey, K., & Obers, N. (2020). Women in higher education: The challenge remains, who wears the "pants". Universal Journal of Educational Research, 8(12), 6885 - 6892. doi: 10.13189/ujer.2020.081254.
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