In Spring 2023, Koç University hosted the first talk of BROAD-ER Women in Science Webinar Series, spotlighting gender equality challenges and opportunities in academia.
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In Spring 2023, Koç University hosted the first talk of BROAD-ER Women in Science Webinar Series, spotlighting gender equality challenges and opportunities in academia. The event featured Associate Professor Özlem Altan-Olcay from Koç University’s International Relations Department, who discussed gender norms, care labour, and inequalities in academic settings. Her talk emphasized the need for universities to challenge prevailing gender norms and recognize the importance of care work. The discussion highlighted care labour’s impact on society and academia's functioning, advocating for equitable redistribution and representation of care givers in policymaking. Altan-Olcay urged universities to actively create inclusive and equitable environments by valuing care work, reducing its burden, and amplifying caregivers' voices.
The webinar facilitated engaging Q&A interactions, promoting knowledge exchange on advancing gender equality in academia. The BROAD-ER Women in Science Webinar Series is part of a Twinning Project with a collaboration between Koç University, University of Amsterdam and Pampeu Fabra University and it will continue addressing diversity and equality issues, fostering inclusive practices and empowering women researchers.
UNIC Superdiversity Academy
Diversity and Inclusion | Social inclusion | gender | diversity and inclusion | social inclusion
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