Resumo (PT):
Abstract (EN):
Academia is often pointed out as a challenging environment to evolve in, especially for
women. Whilst women perform in multidisciplinary settings, studies point out still-existing gender
gaps in academia, especially in positions of power. This study looks at decision-making positions in
Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), specifically in Portuguese academic research. Furthermore, we
seek to understand if research roles are distributed equally gender-wise among cohorts in research
units, as well as if deans’ genders are a factor of influence in such role attributions. We will look
at the research roles in academia, particularly research units fostered by HEIs, to observe gender
distribution based on total cohorts. Using univariate and bivariate tests, our research aims to assess
gender distribution in leading research roles in public and private institutions. We take the specific
case of Portugal; therefore, we cannot extrapolate the results to other countries. However, outcomes
point out resisting differences in fields of research and coordination and role distribution among
R&D units, as well as in fundamental relations between power positions in academia and research.
Idioma:
Inglês
Tipo (Avaliação Docente):
Científica
Nº de páginas:
14