The participation of women faculty in Chinese universities: paradoxes of globalization

This paper contributes to a discussion of how globalization is affecting women faculty in different countries around the world. It reports on a collaborative, international research project designed to understand the participation of women faculty members in Chinese universities, sketching the histo...

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Published in:Gender and education 2004-12, Vol.16 (4), p.511-529
Main Authors: Gaskell, Jane, Eichler, Margrit, Pan, Julia, Xu, Jieying, Zhang, Xiaoming
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Chinese
College faculty
Education
Equal Opportunities (Jobs)
Females
Foreign Countries
Gender
Gender Issues
Global Approach
Globalization
Higher Education
Participation
Teacher Attitudes
Teacher Participation
Universities
Women
Women Faculty
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Summary:This paper contributes to a discussion of how globalization is affecting women faculty in different countries around the world. It reports on a collaborative, international research project designed to understand the participation of women faculty members in Chinese universities, sketching the historical context necessary for understanding women's place in universities in China, describing the process of surveying university faculty on gender issues and reporting the findings of the survey for universities that prepare secondary school teachers. The paper concludes that in China, 'gender consciousness' is a major barrier preventing women's full participation as faculty. As a result, women are likely to increase their disadvantage in the next few years as Chinese universities expand, diversify, emphasize research and broaden their links with the rest of the world.
ISSN:0954-0253
1360-0516
DOI:10.1080/09540250042000300402