Women’s
Advancement in Australian Political Science
An Australian Political Studies Association (APSA) Workshop
29 September 2011
l The
Australian National University
The workshop is prompted by the continuing underrepresentation
of women throughout the academic hierarchy in Australian political science
departments. The workshop will bring together women working in the Australian
political science profession to identify key issues relevant to the
advancement of women in the discipline. Participants will present relevant
research, identify issues and develop strategies for addressing them.
The
Workshop will: |
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Stimulate
renewed debate and discussion in light of current research on the
experiences of women academics and investigate the reasons why women
are still underrepresented in Australian political science. |
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Examine
factors contributing to underrepresentation of, and pressures on
women scholars in the discipline such as; competing research vs
teaching loads, ‘chilly’ institutional climates and
the dual burden of professional advancement and family. |
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Include
access for and dialogue with early career women researchers and
postgraduate students who may be encountering these issues for the
first time. |
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Prepare
a written report on the strategies and future recommendations discussed
in the workshop to be submitted to: the APSA Executive; Heads of
Political Science Departments in Australian Universities; and made
available through the APSA website. |
Program
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for the workshop program and speakers
Venue
Drawing
Room, University House, The Australian National University
Enquiries
Please direct all workshop enquiries to: mhairi.cowden@anu.edu.a
