2020
DOI: 10.1108/ijoa-06-2019-1779
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The academic “glass-ceiling”: investigating the increase of female academicians in Italy

Abstract: Purpose This study addresses gender composition in universities. The purpose of this study is to define the vertical and horizontal gender segregation in both public and private universities. In particular, it measures the gender distribution throughout academic careers across levels and time, and among fields of science in Italian academia. Design/methodology/approach The authors adopted the framework of Blackburn et al. (2002) as a theoretical lens through which they examine and explain occupational gender… Show more

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“…Recently, this phenomenon has been investigated in different contexts, such as academia (Roberto et al , 2020), journalism (Rao and Rodny-Gumede, 2020) and mathematical applications to identify the gender imbalance (Ó Náraigh, 2020). The result of the glass ceiling is that women are kept in middle or low-rank jobs, resulting in stereotypes that women are more suitable for wifely and maternal roles (Rudman and Phelan, 2008) or not ambitious enough (Marry and Pochic, 2017) to get into leadership positions.…”
Section: How Metaphors Shape Women’s Careersmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Recently, this phenomenon has been investigated in different contexts, such as academia (Roberto et al , 2020), journalism (Rao and Rodny-Gumede, 2020) and mathematical applications to identify the gender imbalance (Ó Náraigh, 2020). The result of the glass ceiling is that women are kept in middle or low-rank jobs, resulting in stereotypes that women are more suitable for wifely and maternal roles (Rudman and Phelan, 2008) or not ambitious enough (Marry and Pochic, 2017) to get into leadership positions.…”
Section: How Metaphors Shape Women’s Careersmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…As indicated from the study findings, women should be empowered at all stages of their lives, which matche with a study conducted by Ellemers (2018). Yet, within academic institutions, power hierarchies emerge that favour men and the masculine, while undermining women and the feminine (Roberto et al, 2020). This nepotism should be shunned so that females are encouraged to make their opinions, fight for their rights, and control their own lives by taking individual decisions.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…However, there have never been quotas defining the minimal number of women to be shortlisted or appointed as full professor. Recent research shows that the Italian academic system is still highly masculine (Roberto et al, 2020).…”
Section: The Academic Career System In Italymentioning
confidence: 99%