The gender pattern in geosciences and the related engineering sectors is imbalanced. It is generally characterised by male stereotypes in almost every business sector related to geoscience and at all levels within organisations (especially senior management). However, studies confirm that diverse teams, including and especially in terms of gender, are more creative and innovative. Low participation of women in the raw materials sectors is influencing negatively not only their own socioeconomic status, but also the development of companies and even the economies of countries.
In this module, a short introduction to the gender theory is presented with some key elements in relation to geosciences. The focus is on some basic theoretical concepts, such as the difference between social gender and biological sex and the historical and cultural context of gender. In relation to geosciences, the gendered differences in geo-education in Europe are outlined and compared with STEM fields in general. Recommendations are also given on how to develop strategies for achieving gender equality in education and employment in geoscience and related engineering fields and how to teach inclusively.
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