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Male allyship in institutional STEMM gender equity initiatives
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posted on 2023-05-20, 21:36 authored by Meredith NashMeredith Nash, Ruby GrantRuby Grant, Robyn MooreRobyn Moore, Tania WinzenbergTania WinzenbergThis article examines men’s involvement in an institutional gender equity award scheme and how their self-concept as allies develops over time. It draws specifically on a subset of qualitative data from the four men participating in a study involving in-depth interviews with university staff involved in the self-assessment team of one Australian institution’s Science in Australia Gender Equality (SAGE) Athena SWAN pilot. Data related to the men’s experiences is the article’s focus. Key themes from the data include: 1) men’s motivations for engagement; 2) men’s self-understandings as ‘champions for change’ 3) the barriers/risks associated with male championship; and 4) men’s evolving perceptions and critiques of the male champions model. Findings show that men demonstrated personal growth and increased awareness through their participation in the pilot. Yet, their frustration with how equity and diversity was managed in their organisational context highlights pitfalls in the concept of a male ‘champion’. This article provides timely guidance for institutions seeking to engage allies in gender equity initiatives.
History
Publication title
PLoS OneVolume
16Article number
e0248373Number
e0248373Pagination
1-16ISSN
1932-6203Department/School
School of Social SciencesPublisher
Public Library of SciencePlace of publication
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