Educational Technology

April 12, 2021

The Disproportionate Impact of the Pandemic on Women and Caregivers in Academia

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Makala Skinner, Nicole Betancourt, Christine Wolff-Eisenberg, Ithaka S+R

Evidence is mounting that women in academia have disproportionately been affected by the pandemic. Recent research points to new gender gaps in productivity and publishing, with fewer women publishing articles and manuscripts.[1] And in addition to these professional challenges, women in academia are also facing unique personal challenges during the pandemic, including balancing childcare and home responsibilities while working towards achieving tenure in an academic pipeline where it is already challenging for women to succeed.[2]

https://sr.ithaka.org/publications/the-disproportionate-impact-of-the-pandemic-on-women-and-caregivers-in-academia/

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