Competencies for sustainability and gender: How to gain advantage: The problem, the theoretical background and questions

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In Germany there are a large number of female junior scientists in sustainability areas. In contrast, only few women take top positions in for instance governmental or environmental organisations. The reasons for this phenomenon have not yet been clarified. Academic programs on environmental issues have been developing over the last 15 years to become more inter- and transdisciplinary to better meet the requirements of complexity and sustainability. Up to now, we do not know the effects of these measures and developments in research and academic education in terms of the impact on women achieving top positions in organisations in the professional fields of sustainability. A further question is whether people with sustainability competencies require specific organisational/work structures. This article outlines the contexts and challenges for this much-needed research.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationEquality, Growth and Sustainability. : Do they mix? Proceedings from the international conference
EditorsAnna Fogelberg Eriksson
Number of pages8
PublisherLinköping University Electronic Press
Publication date2011
Pages173-180
ISBN (print)978-91-7393-149-6
Publication statusPublished - 2011
EventInternational Conference "Equality, Growth and Sustainability - Do they mix?'' - 2010 - Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
Duration: 25.11.201026.11.2010
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