Download full text
(external source)
Citation Suggestion
Please use the following Persistent Identifier (PID) to cite this document:
https://doi.org/10.17645/si.10092
Exports for your reference manager
Gender Equality Plans and Inclusiveness in the European Research Area
[journal article]
Abstract Gender equality is a key objective of the European Research Area. The arsenal of gender equality concepts has expanded considerably over the past decades - from gender mainstreaming in the 1990s to the current inclusion, diversity, and intersectionality approaches. Gender equality plans (GEPs) are k... view more
Gender equality is a key objective of the European Research Area. The arsenal of gender equality concepts has expanded considerably over the past decades - from gender mainstreaming in the 1990s to the current inclusion, diversity, and intersectionality approaches. Gender equality plans (GEPs) are key to increasing gender equality. With the launch of Horizon Europe, the European Union's research and innovation program 2021-2027, the European Commission introduced a new eligibility criterion: To be eligible, any research‐performing organization (RPO) applying for funding, except private companies, must have a GEP in place. There is little evidence on the prevalence of GEPs at RPOs, and if they incorporate concepts about inclusiveness, which is increasingly intended. To address this knowledge gap, we present the first results of a unique mixed‐method study that combines online survey data (N = 270) and web‐scraping data (N = 6,475). Almost half of the studied organizations (41%) have a GEP. Our results show differences for organization types, i.e., private companies are less likely to have one (6%). Moreover, the intersectionality approach (14%) is less frequently used in GEPs than inclusion (76%) and diversity (80%). Diversity as an approach is significantly more widespread in Northwestern Europe compared to Central Eastern and Southern European countries. Based on our study, we recommend that policymakers develop measures for private companies as well and call for further support to develop intersectional and inclusive approaches of GEPs in RPOs.... view less
Keywords
diversity; intersectionality; inclusion; equal opportunity policy; gender-specific factors; affirmative action; organization; research; international comparison; Europe
Classification
Women's Studies, Feminist Studies, Gender Studies
Organizational Sociology
Other Fields of Social Policy
Free Keywords
European Research Area; Horizon Europe; gender equality plans
Document language
English
Publication Year
2025
Journal
Social Inclusion, 13 (2025)
Issue topic
Gender Equality Plans in European Research Performing Organisations
ISSN
2183-2803
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed